AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMTN Leadership in Eswatini: MTN Eswatini has confirmed Jerry Soko as substantive CEO on a two-year contract effective 1 July, after seven months as acting CEO, citing improved network competitiveness, customer focus and disciplined execution. Regional Trade & Finance: The Central Bank of Eswatini reported a sharp profit drop for the year ended 31 March, with profit after tax falling to E40.8m as operating income fell and foreign exchange losses weighed on results. SACU Push for Growth: SACU leaders agreed to set up a Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial R5 billion capital to back cross-border industrial and infrastructure projects across member states, including Eswatini. Immigration Tensions Spill Over: South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration protests have reportedly led to foreign nationals, including Emaswati, being evicted by landlords over fears of unrest. Tech & Jobs: Google launched a Ksh129.5m fund for equity-free support to independent game studios across 32 African countries, including Eswatini’s region. Local Business & Community: Studycat donated 2,000 sets of children’s educational software to Eswatini, with 500 going via the Deputy Prime Minister’s office and 1,500 through schools.
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