AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Shock Watch: Eswatini motorists face a fresh E3.43 per-litre jump from midnight Thursday, with petrol (ULP 95) rising to E29.40, diesel to E32.25 and illuminating paraffin to E25.16, as global oil prices and supply disruptions bite. Government Cushioning: The state says it has already spent over E613m via the Strategic Oil Reserve Fund to soften earlier fuel hikes since February. Regional Diplomacy: King Mswati III returned from UNGA 81 in New York, where he pushed for stronger multilateral cooperation and highlighted Africa’s lack of Security Council permanent representation; the UN also pledged support as Eswatini chairs the SADC Troika. Women & Innovation: Minister Savannah Maziya urged women to break free from fear of public opinion at the InnovationHer Indaba. Sports & Community: Team Siata celebrated cyclist Sivuyile Gulwako’s second-place finish in a U19 road race; Nsingizini Hotspurs and Scottland FC mourn Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo after a helicopter crash killed six, including Chivayo and his wife. Football Admin: The Eswatini Football Association missed its deadline to name a new Sihlangu head coach. Economy & Jobs: AfDB says formalising Eswatini’s informal sector could broaden the tax base and improve access to finance. Education & Culture: Schools festival opens as youth are challenged to use the creative arts to tell Eswatini stories.
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