AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Independence Spotlight: Uganda’s UBOS boss Dr Chris Mukiza praised President Museveni for backing statistical independence, citing the 2024 census being funded largely by government, as Eswatini’s Central Statistics Office benchmarks ahead of its 2027 National Population and Housing Census. Labour Rights Shockwaves: South Africa’s clothing sector is still reeling after allegations of “sweatshop” conditions and underpayment linked to major retailers, renewing pressure on compliance and import practices. Regional Sports: Namibia finished fourth at the Africa Region 5 Golf Championship in Eswatini, with strong individual showings despite a tough final round. Diplomacy Under Scrutiny: Vatican honours for an Iranian envoy sparked debate over how the Holy See keeps diplomatic doors open. China-US Rivalry: A fresh US state visit to China highlights widening global competition, with trade and diplomacy set to stay in the spotlight. Eswatini Governance & Resilience: Government set aside E20m for storm response and recovery, while Eswatini’s parliamentarians also gained regional leadership roles at the Africa–EU parliamentary gathering.
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