AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHIV Response: Eswatini’s HIV Prevention Indaba heard moving testimony from one of the country’s first openly HIV-positive advocates, Vusi Matsebula, recalling how he learned his status in 1992 and turned fear into purpose as leaders push prevention efforts. Youth & Prevention: A NERCHA survey presented at the same forum warns that young people are still having unprotected sex despite condom access, citing partner pressure, financial hardship, and stigma, with calls for better parent-child communication. Governance & Reform: The newly formed University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Reforms Implementation Committee will be chaired by Prof Zodwa Motsa, tasked with restoring academic excellence, governance and financial sustainability. Public Health Costs: MPs raised concern over high consultation fees at The Luke Commission (TLC) despite a E50 million government subvention, questioning value for money and affordability for ordinary Emaswati. Justice & Pensions: PSPF is encouraging members to undergo genetic profiling to help resolve inheritance and paternity disputes, including after a member has died. Regional Cooperation: Eswatini is among the electoral bodies sending officials to lead SADC’s observer mission to Zambia’s 2026 general election. Sports & Development: Eswatini’s EFA appointed Spanish coach Tomeu Perello Palou as Talent Coach to strengthen grassroots pathways and long-term national team structures.
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