AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoENPF Deadlock: Housing and Urban Development Minister Apollo Maphalala defended the appointment of Inyatsi Construction CEO Derrick Shiba to the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) board, saying his ministry followed the law and consulted relevant legal experts, as the board’s seven-month impasse continues. Water Security: Natural Resources Minister Prince Lonkhokhela said shared rivers are now a key economic and development issue for Southern Africa, urging stronger cooperation under the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) linking Eswatini, South Africa and Mozambique. AI Skills for Government: UNESWA and the Eswatini Revenue Service signed an MoU to train 650 ERS employees through an AI literacy programme, warning that AI must be matched with staff training and governance to avoid poor decisions and public mistrust. Regional Migration Watch: Reports from South Africa suggest foreign nationals are not fleeing en masse despite rising tensions, with IOM and UNHCR saying they have not seen a surge in return requests. Economy & Reserves: The Central Bank of Eswatini says it now holds gold reserves worth E195 million, aimed at strengthening its portfolio and protecting national assets amid global risks. World Cup Buzz: Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup appearance is making headlines, with the Blue Sharks drawn in Group H against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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