AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHIV Response: Eswatini’s HIV prevention push is under pressure as a national study reports about 4 220 new infections in 2024, up from roughly 4 000 before, with young people and adolescent girls and young women flagged as key risk groups. Community Voice: At the same time, more than 1 200 emaSwati called for real community involvement in shaping HIV prevention, with women making up 61.1% of study participants. Energy Security: UNDP urged Eswatini to lean into renewable energy to strengthen energy security and resilience, while fuel price cushioning is also running down—government spent E147m in June and says the reserve could last under six months. Housing & Vulnerable People: Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla says her office will start assessing people living on the streets for family reintegration, and where there’s no support, homes will be arranged with chiefs and communities. Sports & Local Talent: Austin Bautista won the FNB Eswatini Challenge, while Eswatini’s National Youth Games athletics kicked off with the host regions leading the medal table. Football Governance: The Eswatini Football Association avoided an estimated E325 000 coaching bill as Sihlangu remain without a permanent technical team. Online Safety: A growing school-uniform photo trend is raising fears of predators targeting identifiable children.
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