AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCybercrime crackdown: Manzini Magistrate’s Court sentenced a 19-year-old to 12 years (plus a fine option) for the Facata scam, after eight cybercrime and money-laundering counts totalling about E12,086—ESCCOM also used Cybersecurity Awareness Month to push safer online habits. Connectivity for inclusion: MTN and Lubane SACCO launched the Lubane Device Loan, pairing smartphone access with MTN data so members can participate in the digital economy. Business continuity tech: MTN unveiled Hybrid Direct Internet Access to reduce downtime risks from fibre cuts, power outages and upstream route failures. National cybersecurity governance: ESCCOM was designated as Eswatini’s national cybersecurity agency under the 2022 Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act, with a mandate to regulate, coordinate and build capacity. Skills recognition: MPs urged that Sebenta National Institute qualifications be properly recognised and made portable, addressing credibility and stigma concerns. Energy and industry ties: Eswatini and Taiwan pledged a new 58-year push on energy security and industrial development, highlighting a Strategic Fuel Reserve and a Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park. Trade and local industry pressure: Reports say Eswatini is importing cement/concrete building blocks despite local production, raising concerns about cash-flow strain. Education and research: A regional AU Seed Summit is drawing 984 registered delegates for Oct 5–7, despite early registration hiccups.
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