AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfrica Netball Cup: Eswatini’s men and women both made headlines in Nairobi, with the men falling 49-45 to South Africa after a strong fightback, while two Eswatini players won top individual awards—Ndukwe Masangane MVP and Thembinkosi ‘Lorch’ Matsebula Best Mid-Court—as the team settled for silver. Chess Olympiad: Eswatini’s men close the 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan against Gambia, after drawing 2-2 with Equatorial Guinea and showing improved resilience in the later rounds. Football (CAF qualifiers): Eswatini U-23 coach Friday Myeni says his side will go for an away win against Malawi in the CAF AFCON qualifier, aiming to “redeem the country” before the return leg. Health inquiry: Government has set up a 15-member probe into The Luke Commission (TLC) after allegations of malpractice, with the team given unrestricted access to the facility and related departments. Economy: The Central Bank of Eswatini raised its discount rate by 25 basis points to 7.00%, pushing up expected borrowing costs as banks adjust prime lending rates. Governance: RSTP insiders warn that long-running governance failures—no substantive CEO for years, cyber-security issues and funding shortfalls—are behind recent disruptions to government’s digital infrastructure. State memorial: Princess Lindiwe Dlamini was remembered for faith and national service, with King Mswati III praised for shaping her into a symbol of excellence.
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