AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSTEM Education: Eswatini’s first review of its 2022–2030 education plan calls for urgent action on learner dropouts, weak maths and science results, and gaps in technical and vocational training. Youth in Film: ESCCOM’s new high-school competition pairs learners with university film crews for mentorship and hands-on production experience. Local Research: Nhlanhla Mkhatshwa, 29, has earned a PhD in Development Studies after developing a poverty-reduction framework for Eswatini. Digital Creativity: Homegrown platform Only Make Waves is using digital distribution, events and merchandise to help independent musicians reach audiences and build businesses. Regional Connectivity: Paratus’ new Dar es Salaam network link extends routes south to Maputo, Johannesburg and Eswatini, offering businesses more regional and international connections. Cybersecurity: An INTERPOL-led operation across 21 countries arrested 1,462 suspects and recovered more than $105 million, underscoring the scale of cybercrime across Africa. Climate Science: Research covering Eswatini and six neighbouring countries examines how changing rainfall could affect pastoralists’ livestock and livelihoods.
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