AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEswatini HIV Prevention: NERCHA reports young people in Eswatini still engage in unprotected sex despite access to condoms, pointing to partner pressure, financial hardship, prevention knowledge gaps, and stigma as key barriers, with calls for stronger parent-child conversations and renewed values-based approaches. UNESWA Reforms: The new University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Reforms Implementation Committee is chaired by Prof Zodwa Motsa, tasked with driving recommendations from the UNESWA Task Team and World Bank review to restore academic quality, governance, and financial sustainability. Public Health Costs: MPs raised concerns over high consultation fees at The Luke Commission (TLC) despite a reported E50 million government subvention, questioning value for money and affordability for ordinary Emaswati. Public Service Pensions: PSPF encourages members to undergo genetic profiling to settle DNA and paternity disputes after death, aiming to reduce inheritance and pension benefit conflicts. Transport & Safety: A drink-driving case in Hhohho saw a guilty plea after a breath test above the legal limit, with the court sentencing the offender to six months’ imprisonment or a fine of E800. Governance & Service Delivery: Ehlanzeni District Municipality leadership says it is balancing clean audits with urgent water shortages and other service delivery pressures, including action against “water mafias” and illegal mining. Regional Diplomacy: Taiwan’s diplomatic allies continue cooperation efforts in Taipei, including carbon credit collaboration and capacity building.
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