AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoTaiwan Investment Push: Prime Minister Russell Dlamini met Acer founder Stan Shih in Taipei, floating a possible manufacturing/assembly facility at the Eswatini–Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park in Phocweni. Energy for Industry: During a Tainan tour, Dlamini urged Taiwanese energy firms to invest in renewables, storage and smart systems, targeting 1,000MW+ and projects of at least 100MW each. Renewables Tech Visits: The delegation toured Hengs Technology, Jhih-Guang Energy and the Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City, looking at models Eswatini could adapt. SME Growth via Oracle: Oracle Innovate Lab Cohort 2 launched in Mbabane after Cohort 1 delivered over E1m in combined revenue and stronger investment readiness. Digital Skills in Lubombo: Macetjeni iHub was launched to expand internet access, co-working and training for MSMEs, youth, women and persons with disabilities. Banking Tech Upgrade: SBS Bank Eswatini went live with the Intellect eMACH.ai Treasury platform to modernise liquidity management as it transitions to full commercial banking. IP Protection Warning: Copyright and IP experts cautioned entrepreneurs not to pitch ideas without knowing the right protection (copyright vs patents/trademarks). Health Systems Focus: Eswatini hosted ECSA health meetings as the US and regional partners backed innovation and long-term resilience. Agriculture Roadmap: DPM launched the Agriculture Sector Review and Agricultural Solutions Marketplace to drive investment and youth participation. Media Regulation: Government moved to tighten rules for online media platforms to address an uneven licensing landscape. Local Culture & Tech: A personal stylist story highlights applied-science training feeding creative careers, showing skills pathways beyond the classroom.
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