AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking Diplomacy: Egypt and Eswatini’s central banks met in Cairo to deepen cooperation, including cash circulation know-how, Egypt’s banknote printing expertise, and Eswatini’s push to join PAPSS for cheaper cross-border payments. Skills & Leadership: ESAMI launched its Eswatini alumni association, with Judge Lungile Msimango urging professionals to treat lifelong learning as essential for modern leadership. Regional Records & Digital Change: Lesotho hosted ESARBICA meetings on preserving Africa’s documentary heritage as digital transformation reshapes archives. Public Finance Shock: Eswatini’s ENPF board was dissolved after months of dysfunction and an impasse, with the labour minister citing the need to protect workers’ retirement savings. Health & Economy Pressure: Eswatini Sugar CEO Banele Nyamane said the industry is at “rock bottom” despite E8bn revenue, pointing to lower grower returns and weaker global prices. Immigration & Mobility: Russia published its unified e-visa list for 2026—Eswatini is among the few African countries eligible—while Jamaica said two deported citizens in Eswatini declined repatriation. Sports Governance: Eswatini’s parliamentary sports committee benchmarked Zimbabwe’s football administration and oversight structures. Culture & Royal Affairs: King Misuzulu’s lobola proceedings sparked debate after a viral reprimand clip, while he also paid 70 cows for his fourth wife.
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