AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJobs & Local Economy: Ezulwini Palazzo has started hiring for its convention centre, posting food-and-beverage vacancies on LinkedIn after job seekers camped at the ICC in Ezulwini following the April 25 opening—early interest is already high, with dozens applying for hostess and server roles. Digital Payments for MSMEs: PayPal says it is expanding PYUSD to more markets, including Eswatini, promising easier cross-border payments for small businesses and freelancers using local digital wallets. Aid Implementation Pressure: Eswatini’s Economic Planning minister warns that up to 50% of UN funds can be returned due to weak implementation and oversized collaborating structures. Migration Diplomacy: Government is stepping up cooperation with South Africa and other neighbours to curb undocumented migration, with joint border action plans monitored quarterly. Regional Security Push: Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project is set to expand to vulnerable maritime corridors, including Bakassi, as officials tout reduced piracy. Freedom House Snapshot: Zimbabwe ranks third-worst for freedom in SADC, while Eswatini and the region’s overall rights picture remains under strain.
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