AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeportation & Aviation: Airlines have flagged 36 foreign nationals tied to an alleged illegal online gambling syndicate, creating a new hurdle for Eswatini’s deportation plans after a first group left on commercial flights. Elections Integrity: The EBC warns voters not to be swayed by food parcels distributed around political activities, urging independent choices in the by-election. Agriculture & Jobs: A World Bank-backed Agriculture Sector Review says Eswatini’s farming can drive rural transformation, but fragmented spending and weak value-chain links are holding it back. Regional Wildlife Policy: Eswatini joins talks on Mozambique’s proposed selective wildlife culling to manage human-wildlife conflict across shared conservation areas. Digital & Education: Eswatini libraries are training librarians on AI tools to improve cataloguing and access, while a World Bank report highlights a serious reading crisis in early primary grades. Governance & Finance: ENPF CEO says the fund kept operating for months without a functioning board, as governance concerns continue. Women’s Leadership & Culture: Women’s Month coverage spotlights calls to move from “beneficiaries” to builders of the economy, plus Eswatini artists Nothando Hlophe and Nomzamo “Zamo” Dlamini winning major Basadi in Music Awards. Sports: Eswatini’s “Tiger” Dlamini fires Hardrock FC into the Munhumutapa Cup Last 16; EFA president backs referees after a FIFA course.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.