AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoZimbabwe Wealth Gap: Flamboyant tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were killed in a helicopter crash near Marondera, with investigators saying fuel spilled on impact and a fire followed; the tragedy has reignited scrutiny of how a politically connected elite in Zimbabwe flaunts wealth while many struggle. Eswatini Economy: Eswatini’s real GDP grew 6.5% in Q2 2026, up from 4.1% a year earlier, with primary, secondary and tertiary sectors all expanding. Transport Costs: A portfolio committee has recommended bus and taxi fares rise by 25% for trips up to 8km, with smaller per-kilometre increases for longer routes. Public Services & Jobs: MPs passed the EPTC loan Bill to support the cash-strapped telecoms utility, with management assuring no retrenchments are planned. Local Governance & Culture: The October International Theatre Festival is training young performers with top African practitioners, while OITF producers say funding remains the biggest hurdle. Health & Society: An SA-based activist says sisterhood is key to tackling stigma affecting women. International Ties: Eswatini and Taiwan pledged deeper cooperation for energy security, trade and investment over the next 58 years.
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