AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMTN Leadership in Eswatini: Jerry Soko has been named CEO of MTN Eswatini, taking over permanently on 1 July after seven months as acting boss, with the group citing improved performance, stronger operational discipline and deeper customer focus. Justice and Mercy: King Mswati III has ordered a review of convicted inmates’ sentences through the Prerogative of Mercy Committee, saying the move balances justice with compassion and rewards rehabilitation. EMCU Court Fight: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini defended the commission of inquiry into Eswatini Medical Christian University, arguing it was properly gazetted and tasked to probe governance and financial management failures. SACU Push for Reform: King Mswati III returned from the SACU Heads of State summit in Cape Town, where leaders backed a new N$5 billion regional innovative funding mechanism and discussed customs revenue reform and industrialisation. Regional Policy on AI: The Southern Africa Social Security Stakeholders’ Forum, including Eswatini, discussed using AI in social protection while protecting personal data and document authenticity. Cross-border Tensions: Reports from South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration protests say some Emaswati tenants were evicted by landlords fearing unrest. Eswatini in International Cooperation: Taiwan’s Studycat donated 2,000 sets of educational software to Eswatini via a local partner, with support routed through the Deputy Prime Minister’s office and schools.
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