AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouth Africa–Eswatini ties: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says Eswatini will deepen cooperation with South Africa in higher education, science, innovation and ICT, including work toward a SADC University of Technology. ENPF board crisis: Eswatini MPs say the Eswatini National Provident Fund board is dysfunctional, with only the CEO left, as Parliament moves to investigate the impasse behind the seven-month deadlock. Court and banking: The High Court dismissed a bid by Petros Masithela Nxumalo for summary judgment against Standard Bank Eswatini in a claim of over E45.9 million tied to an Old Mutual insurance policy document. Money and stability: The Central Bank of Eswatini says it is keeping a cautious monetary stance, maintaining the discount rate at 6.75% to cushion households from imported inflation shocks. Trade and compliance: SADC is urged to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing cooperation, with Eswatini among the few states that have signed the regional agreement. Regional health: Kenya and Uganda launched an Ebola preparedness assessment at the Busia border with ECSA-HC support, focusing on screening gaps and procedures. World Cup link to Eswatini: Cape Verde’s World Cup qualification came after a 3-0 win over Eswatini in qualifiers, with the “Blue Sharks” now set for their debut.
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