AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTaiwan–Eswatini Industrial Push: Taiwan proposes NT$1 billion (US$31.6m) for an industrial park in Eswatini, aiming to attract Taiwanese firms, create jobs and deepen diplomatic ties—pending lawmakers’ approval. Trade Fair Pressure: King Mswati III says the EITF’s Mavuso venue is now too small as exhibitor numbers surge, with some businesses still in temporary tents. Health, Education & Work: Educators report “defensive teaching” amid complaints and legal threats, while PSPF uses the EITF to bring pension education to the public. Mobility Disability Snapshot: Shiselweni’s Imbeleko social registry pilot records 2,304 people with difficulty walking or climbing steps, alongside other disability categories. Military Food Claims: A Swazi Army recruit was fired over alleged theft of R40 and bread, amid claims of food shortages at the academy. Regional Security Call: Eswatini urges the AU to act faster on conflict warnings, saying delays cost lives. China–Eswatini Tension: China’s travel advisory warning citizens to leave Eswatini is met with Eswatini’s rejection, as a major dam contractor insists it will not abandon the project. Cost of Living Angle: Diesel prices vary sharply across Africa; Eswatini is listed among the higher-cost markets in the latest ranking.
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