AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHIV Funding Alarm: UNAIDS warns that a 23% drop in global HIV prevention aid in 2025 could spark a resurgence, even as countries including Eswatini report major gains since 2010. Refugee Protection: Eswatini issued 77 machine-readable travel documents to recognised refugees, letting them travel for business, study and leisure under the Refugees Act. Parliament vs TLC: Former Luke Commission staff petitioned Parliament alleging expired drugs were dispensed and that health inspections and government subventions may have been mishandled. Human Trafficking Watch: PM Dlamini urged stronger vigilance as traffickers increasingly use AI, social media and fake job offers to trap victims. PIC Governance Shake-up (Regional): South Africa appointed Seiso Mohai to chair the Public Investment Corporation board, as Mpati Commission reforms and politicisation concerns return to the spotlight. Banking Costs Pressure: CBE Governor Phil Mnisi says “drastic action” is underway to cut banking and financial service costs, amid calls for fee reviews. Jobs & Water Security: AfDB asked to waive conditions for MNWAP Phase 1B, while Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma/Mpakeni Dam work has created 1,004 local jobs. Arts & Culture: ENCAC procured a mobile stage to help regional festivals and lower costs for creatives.
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