AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Connectivity: MTN powered UNESWA’s inaugural Kick-Off Carnival at Kwaluseni, with first-years enjoying games, prizes and local music—plus a reminder of MTN’s support for online and blended learning during COVID-19. STEM & Scholarships: ICT minister Savannah Maziya urged women to lead Eswatini’s STEM future, awarding scholarships to five young women for STEM degrees at Botho University. Healthcare Infrastructure: King Mswati III opened the E200m Khanyisile Hee Yeon Medical Centre (E50m first phase), pushing for a sustainability plan and highlighting advanced diagnostic services. Digital Tax Modernisation: Business Eswatini and ERS discussed e-invoicing, with retail and wholesale firms volunteering for a pilot as companies ask about integration, costs and transition guidance. AI for Education: Injini launched an $125,000 AI EdTech venture builder for Southern Africa, selecting 12 teams to build AI-powered classroom solutions. Immigration Tech & Control: Parliament stakeholders discussed an Immigration Bill to use an information system to vet foreign entrants and generate alerts to prevent risky entry. Regional Energy Skills: Three Eswatini students secured SOCAR scholarships for petroleum and oil-gas related studies in Azerbaijan.
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