AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Digital Development: Eswatini is pushing “ethical AI” and practical AI use, with Royal Science and Technology Park urging Emaswati to treat AI as a tool for agriculture, healthcare, education and rural services. Research Capacity: Government is operationalising the Eswatini National Research Council through a capacity workshop, with Namibia pledging support and experience-sharing. Mobile Money Modernisation: Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech completed cloud-native migration of MoMo in Eswatini (plus Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda), cutting processing overhead and speeding API responses to support digital finance growth. Water Tech & Service Delivery: EWSC launched “Konkhe nga Water” to promote smarter water use and improve customer interaction through technology. HIV Prevention Updates: PrEP demand is rising fast, with 11,359 initiations in Q1 2026 and a reported drop in HIV-related deaths. Space & STEM: St Theresa’s pupil Tiyandza Ndlovu was selected for Mission ShakthiSat in India, boosting women’s space science exposure. Energy & Infrastructure: EEC is seeking partners for a new 10MW Maguga hydropower unit, while Eswatini signals interest in nuclear energy only after building national nuclear capability. Regional Tech Diplomacy: PM Lai talks with Eswatini on digital transformation, innovation and healthcare, while China’s pressure campaign includes warnings to leave Eswatini.
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