AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNational Research Council push: ICT Minister Savannah Maziya opened a four-day workshop to operationalise Eswatini’s National Research Council, stressing research that directly improves lives and supports an inclusive innovation ecosystem. Smart water use: EWSC launched “Konkhe nga Water” to shift how customers see water, using technology to improve customer interaction and promote responsible consumption. Ethical AI and Taiwan ties: PM Russell Dlamini urged ethical AI governance and deeper Eswatini–Taiwan cooperation, with talks in Taipei covering digital transformation, innovation, healthcare, education, agriculture and renewable energy. HIV prevention refresh: The Eswatini Editors Forum challenged NERCHA to bring new, community-focused approaches to HIV prevention messaging as PrEP uptake rises. Mobile money modernisation: Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech completed cloud-native migration of MTN MoMo in Eswatini and other markets, cutting processing overhead and speeding APIs to support digital finance growth. Space for students: St Theresa’s pupil Tiyandza Ndlovu secured a spot in Mission ShakthiSat in India after a space science programme, boosting girls’ STEM exposure. Energy and infrastructure: EEC advanced Maguga hydropower expansion via a tender for an extra 10MW unit, while Eswatini also signalled interest in building nuclear capability before infrastructure.
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