AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTaiwan Ties: During his Taiwan visit, King Mswati III called for Eswatini’s strategic fuel reserves to grow from 60 to 90 days and urged the country to build industrial parks that can create jobs. He also highlighted plans to expand scholarships and cooperation with Taiwan. Economic Outlook: The IMF has cut its growth forecasts for Eswatini to 3.7% this year and 3.4% in 2027. Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg called for stronger African trade and more local production to reduce reliance on imported goods. Parliament: MPs raised objections to a proposed law requiring public officers to declare gifts worth E5,000 or more, with some gifts becoming government property. School Protest: Classes were disrupted at Shewula High after pupils alleged two teachers had sexual relations with learners; police were called to restore order. The allegations have not been confirmed. Deportation Policy: Jamaica has received its first 22 migrants sent from the US under a controversial third-country agreement. Eswatini has also received deportees under the policy, which faces legal challenges.
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