AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChild Nutrition Drive: Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, MP Mduduzi Matsebula and Eswatini Mobile CEO Sydney Sichula visited Mahlatsini Neighbourhood Care Point, distributing food packs to orphaned and vulnerable children and highlighting the centre’s growth from cooking under a tree in 2023. Climate Risk Warning: A new analysis says Eswatini cannot afford another E3.8bn climate disaster, as El Niño conditions are forecast to strengthen later in 2026, urging continued monitoring and preparedness. Central Bank Stance: The Central Bank of Eswatini says it will keep a cautious monetary policy, maintaining the discount rate at 6.75% and avoiding aggressive hikes despite imported inflation pressures. Regional Water Security: Eswatini’s Natural Resources Minister says shared rivers are now a development and economic necessity, pointing to INMACOM talks with South Africa and Mozambique on managing the Incomati and Maputo basins. ENPF Board Deadlock: Housing Minister Apollo Maphalala defended the appointment of ENPF board member Derrick Shiba, arguing the nomination followed the law amid a seven-month impasse. Labour Rights Watch: Zimbabwe was placed on the ITUC workers’ rights “watch list,” with the index also listing Eswatini among countries in the first tier. World Cup Spotlight: Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut is tied to their 3-0 qualifier win over Eswatini, with Group H set to include Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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