AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSTEM Skills: 100 high school girls have completed a 10-month programme preparing them for careers in science, technology, engineering and maths, as Eswatini works to close skills shortages and widen women’s participation in technical fields. Online Fraud: Banks reported 1,392 fraud cases and losses of E31 million in the year to October — a decade high. Police urged people to report scams and verify messages before trusting them. Education: Officials are prioritising maths and science to improve learning, reduce dropouts and prepare more young people for technology and other skilled careers. AI Readiness: Eswatini could gain E1.23 billion in economic output from AI over the next decade, but a Commonwealth study ranks the country 52nd of 56 for youth readiness, citing high unemployment and unequal access to digital services. Digital Access: EPTC has launched broadband and online-shopping promotions as it seeks to expand connectivity and support the digital economy.
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