AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Health Boost: MTN Enactus handed out E50,000 to five youth-led digital health innovators, including Shift Flow, which aims to tackle nurse unemployment through app-based temporary healthcare work. Jobs & Investment: Eswatini Quantum Works (Pty) Ltd will build a new Nokwane factory under the Special Economic Zone, investing over E600 million to produce aluminium and copper cables for export and create about 200 jobs. Trade & Health: The Ministry of Health warned against the growing use of ashwagandha for stress and anxiety, saying its benefits aren’t proven and it may dull people’s ability to respond to danger. Immigration Advisory: eSwatini’s foreign ministry reassured Emaswati in South Africa amid anti-illegal immigration protests, urging contact with official missions and warning against fake “representatives.” Regional Food Security: Eswatini is preparing to regain meat export access as foot-and-mouth disease declines, with plans for WOAH assessment for “free with vaccination” status. Sports & Culture: Simunye Fest returns in October with 12 experience zones and a target of 5,000+ attendees, while MTN Bushfire continues to spotlight regional talent. Detentions at Airport: Congolese investors linked to Mbabane Swallows were detained at King Mswati III International Airport over alleged documentation irregularities.
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