AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUNESWA Overhaul: Professor Zodwa Motsa has been appointed chair of the new University of Eswatini reforms implementation committee, tasked with restoring academic excellence, governance and financial sustainability after a UNESWA task team and World Bank review. Road Safety in Focus: A Buhleni Circuit Court heard a drink-driving offender say he only took “a few sips” before being arrested; the breath test put him above the legal limit and he was sentenced to six months or a fine of E800. Health Costs Under Scrutiny: MPs raised concerns about high consultation fees at The Luke Commission (TLC) despite a E50 million government subvention, questioning value for money and affordability for ordinary Emaswati. Regional Diplomacy & Trade: Taiwan launched a trade promotion office with 11 of its 12 diplomatic allies to boost carbon credit cooperation and participation in international carbon markets. Finance & Payments: Egypt and Eswatini discussed expanding banking cooperation, including cash circulation expertise and Eswatini’s potential move toward PAPSS cross-border payments. Labour Governance: The ENPF board was dissolved after months of governance disputes and failure to convene, with the minister citing dysfunction and the need to protect workers’ retirement savings. Sports Benchmarking: Eswatini’s parliamentary sports committee visited Zimbabwe to learn how football is run, sharing oversight and development approaches.
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