AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBhunu Mall probe: Engineers say the Manzini mall collapse may point to contractor shortcomings, while the project manager faces possible jail under AESAP and building laws, with penalties up to E100,000 or 10 years. Energy expansion: EEC has opened an opportunity to add a 10MW unit at Maguga Hydropower Station, seeking EPC contractors and financing to close a funding gap. Nuclear debate: Eswatini told the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit it will only consider nuclear after building national nuclear capability, alongside renewables and storage. Mobile money upgrade: Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech completed cloud-native migration of MoMo in Eswatini and other markets, aiming for faster performance and a scalable base for Ambition 2030. Aviation inclusion: ESWACAA launched “Gender Equality Friday” to boost women’s participation in aviation engineering, air traffic control and piloting. HIV prevention: Parliament and NERCHA deepened collaboration after an HIV Prevention Indaba, focusing on new infections and community-driven solutions. Construction integrity: A new construction policy flags corruption, weak tendering and poor oversight as threats to transparency and fair competition in the E1.4bn sector. Climate risk: NDRMA warns El Niño odds of a very strong event have risen above 90%, urging stronger preparedness. Women in tech/learning: UNESWA Luyengo Campus won Enactus champions for turning agricultural waste into fertiliser.
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