AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSouth Africa protests ripple into Eswatini economy: Eswatini’s business community warns that unrest in South Africa is already disrupting cross-border trade and jobs, with border queues and fears of a larger return of Emaswati workers adding pressure to the local labour market. Trade and diplomacy: Eswatini’s Commerce, Industry and Trade minister met Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin in Taipei, discussing bilateral cooperation and the Taiwan Industrial and Innovation Park. Health crisis update: A new SADC TB report says progress is plateauing, with funding cuts and regional instability threatening 2030 elimination targets. Higher education safety: Eswatini steps up efforts to curb sexual harassment and gender-based violence in universities, citing high risks for young women and students. Local governance and courts: Eswatini Medical Christian University challenges the PM over an inquiry, arguing Cabinet approval was not properly proven. Culture and jobs: The Luju Festival is expanding into a two-day event, building on last year’s E2.5m boost for small businesses. Sports and society: Senate President Lindiwe Dlamini praised Prince Sicalo’s community work during Sigwe Sports Day. Crime and justice: Three brothers in Eswatini face murder charges after allegedly killing their mother’s boyfriend over an alleged affair. Regional investment push: Eswatini courts Zimbabwean investors ahead of an investment indaba and the Eswatini Investment Conference.
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