AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoZimbabwe crash scrutiny: Kenyan media personality Lynn Ngugi has questioned how late Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo amassed his vast wealth, pointing to his lavish public lifestyle and political access, while Zimbabwe continues investigating the helicopter crash that killed him and his wife. Eswatini economy: The Central Statistical Office reports Eswatini GDP grew 6.5% in Q2 2026, with primary, secondary and tertiary sectors expanding. Agriculture support pause: EWADE has paused new farmer intake into the Hamba Ubuye Revolving Fund for 2026/27 as the programme scales maize production. Food security push: Eswatini welcomed its first locally based FAO representative, marking a step toward stronger climate-resilient agriculture. Regional cooperation: Eswatini and Taiwan pledged deeper ties for the next 58 years, including a Strategic Fuel Reserve and an industrial innovation park. Local governance & services: Ezulwini Municipality reported revenue rising to E69.5m with a E41m surplus, alongside infrastructure gains. Sports & culture: Imbube Marathon registrations topped 8 000; MPs passed the EPTC loan Bill with assurances of no retrenchments. Tech for business: MTN launched Hybrid Direct Internet Access to reduce downtime from upstream network disruptions.
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