AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI for Agriculture: A 22-year-old entrepreneur, Wamkelwe Mkhabela of Imvelo Tech and Media Group, showcased an AI app suite at the EITF seminar, helping smallholder farmers spot weather risks, plan irrigation and diagnose pests—while also tackling the finance gap that keeps farmers from building proper records. Digital Skills Push: The Ministry of ICT ran a Digital Skills Workshop Series at Mavuso Trade Centre, focusing on careers in the digital economy, coding and software development, plus content creation and digital marketing. MSME Finance Reform: Commerce Minister Manqoba Khumalo urged financiers to rethink MSME lending so funding matches real business needs—paired with better records, credit assessment and market access. Broadcasting Jobs & Diversity: ESCCOM granted free-to-air commercial radio licences to SakhaLive FM and Icon Connect Radio, promising more content variety and new tech-enabled opportunities across the media value chain. Cybersecurity Alert (Region): Hungry Lion customer credentials reportedly exposed for months, raising concerns about online portal security. Taiwan Industrial Park Plan: Taiwan proposed funding a Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park in Eswatini (NT$1bn) to deepen investment ties and create local jobs. Climate Outlook: Southern Africa faces a likely below-normal rainy season (Oct–Dec 2026), with El Niño expected to strengthen.
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