AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTaiwan ties deepen: Eswatini’s new ambassador to Taiwan, Vulindlela Kunene, began his tenure after presenting credentials to President Lai Ching-te, pledging stronger cooperation in health, education, skills, energy security and technology transfer, including projects like a Strategic Fuel Reserve and an Industrial Innovation Park. AU seed summit gears up: Delegates are arriving in Ezulwini for the AU Extraordinary Seed Summit, with registration topping 1,200 and officials aiming for 1,500 as preparations continue ahead of King Mswati III’s opening. Cybersecurity crackdown: ESCCOM was designated the national cybersecurity agency under the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act, and it’s training journalists as cybercrime losses rise, with a recent facata scam case ending in a 12-year sentence. Business connectivity upgrades: MTN launched MTN Hybrid Direct Internet Access to help firms stay online during fibre cuts, outages and upstream disruptions. Skills and recognition: MPs pushed for Sebenta National Institute qualifications to be properly recognised and made portable, while Eswatini’s education leaders urged more investment in teachers and learning resources. Energy and industry planning: Taiwan and Eswatini also reaffirmed a 58-year partnership focused on fuel security, industrial development, trade and investment.
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