AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHIV Response: Eswatini’s Vusi Matsebula broke his silence on learning he was HIV-positive in 1992, sharing how fear later turned into purpose during the HIV Prevention Indaba Findings launch. Regional Health & Governance: SADC flagged a “medical procurement paradox” as drug shortages persist despite billions spent, pointing to slow progress on the pooled procurement system. Elections Watch: Malawi Electoral Commission chair Justice Annabel Mtalimanja will lead the SADC Electoral Commissions Forum observer mission to Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general election, with teams from eSwatini and other member states. Local Economy & Jobs: Parliament heard calls to ensure textile investors pay workers reasonable salaries that lift living standards and improve tax contributions. Business Regulation: Government is moving toward Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Act rules that reserve selected sectors and commercial spaces for locally-owned businesses. Consumer Safety: Ford is recalling certain Ranger and Everest models in SA, Botswana, Lesotho and eSwatini over a 10R80 transmission fault that could cause loss of drive. Mobility & Migration: MTN warned that rising anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa could harm investment and cross-border movement of skilled workers. International Spotlight: The 2026 International AIDS Conference opens in Rio de Janeiro next week, with South Africa’s Deputy Health Minister among scheduled speakers.
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