AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPIC shake-up: South Africa’s Cabinet moved fast to stabilise the Public Investment Corporation, appointing Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai as chair and naming eight non-executive directors after a wave of resignations and governance turmoil. Financial stability watch: Eswatini’s central bank governor said SADC banks remain sound and well-capitalised, but warned regulators must stay vigilant amid economic and exchange-rate pressures. Immigration pressure on Eswatini: Home Affairs says only 36 asylum seekers have reached Malindza, as MPs question Eswatini’s readiness for possible deportation-linked inflows from South Africa. Water project funding: Government asked the AfDB to waive two loan conditions to unlock Phase 1B of the Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Programme, after delays. Health & nutrition: Eswatini is validating a new National Food and Nutrition Policy and Nutrition Bill to tackle a “triple burden” of malnutrition, including rising obesity among women. Arts support: ENCAC procured a mobile stage unit to help creatives host regional events at lower costs. Transport safety: Toyota recalled Urban Cruisers sold in 2025 (including units exported to Eswatini) over a faulty fuel gauge that could leave drivers running out of petrol.
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