AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI in Browsers: Google’s Ask Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Eswatini listed among 55 supported locales—bringing more built-in AI help to how people search and understand information. Digital Health in Eswatini: MTN Eswatini is pushing health awareness via the Notsa Health App, including Siswati localisation and training support linked to Georgetown University and the Ministry of Health. Mobile Money for Developers: MTN is encouraging businesses to use the MTN MoMo API to open new revenue streams, including ideas for digital healthcare payments. Breakthrough TB Research: Eswatini researchers used targeted next-generation sequencing to uncover rifampicin and bedaquiline resistance missed by routine tests, pointing to a potential shift in TB diagnostics. Higher Education & Innovation Ties: Eswatini and South Africa reaffirm cooperation in higher education, scientific research, innovation and ICT, including plans for a SADC University of Technology. AI Skills for Government: ERS and UNESWA signed an MoU to train 650 ERS employees through an AI literacy programme. Public Health Tech Safety: Regional regulators met in Nairobi to strengthen safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare. Integrity at EPTC: A new EPTC managing director was appointed with a mandate to restore professionalism and financial sustainability.
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