AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoENPF Crisis: Eswatini’s National Provident Fund board has been dissolved with immediate effect after months of governance disputes and failure to convene, with Labour Minister Phila Buthelezi citing an impasse and the need to protect workers’ retirement savings. Regional Humanitarian Watch: OCHA reports Mozambique remains the southern Africa exception, with ongoing insecurity in Cabo Delgado driving displacement and humanitarian needs even as floods ease. Health & Safety: A Ford recall has been flagged for certain 2026 Transit and Tourneo models over a transmission fault that could cause sudden loss of vehicle movement; owners are urged to get free inspection and repairs. Travel Access: Russia has published its 2026 unified e-visa list, with Eswatini among the few African countries eligible for short stays. Economy Under Pressure: Eswatini Sugar CEO Banele Nyamane says the industry is at “rock bottom,” pointing to weaker global prices, lower sales volumes, and an 8% decline in grower returns despite E8bn turnover. Public Health Concern: WHO data highlights southern Africa as a suicide hotspot, with Eswatini among the highest-ranked countries on the continent.
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