AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade & Investment: King Mswati III says the Eswatini International Trade Fair has outgrown Mavuso, with record exhibitor numbers forcing some businesses into temporary tents, and calls for urgent expansion of facilities. Sports: The 8Bet Trade Fair Cup kicks off today with a packed opening triple-header, while Mbabane Swallows threaten to boycott over new rules allowing amateur players—an eligibility issue they say is unclear. Health & Youth: NERCHA is urged to intensify its HIV campaign as new infections and risky behaviour among young people raise fears of backsliding, including concerns about declining condom use. Climate & Food Security: An El Niño advisory warns of hotter, drier conditions in 2026/27, pushing government to expand irrigation and conservation farming. Culture: Thousands of Imbali maidens continue Umhlanga activities with long marches in song and dance, alongside messages on preserving virginity and making responsible choices. Regional Watch: China’s travel advisory urging citizens to leave Eswatini is met with Eswatini’s rejection, as Chinese firms insist key projects will continue.
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