AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Book Day 2026: Eswatini marked World Book and Copyright Day with the theme “Promoting SiSwati Stories in the Digital Age,” with government stressing stronger copyright protection so creators can thrive online and preserve national identity. Royal diplomacy: King Mswati III met Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, as both sides reaffirmed UAE–Eswatini cooperation across trade, investment, culture and sustainable development. Energy and livelihoods: Eswatini signed a $300m deal with Taiwan for a Phuzumoya strategic oil reserve—raising tough questions in a country facing poverty and high unemployment. Culture and entertainment: Eswatini’s SiSwati storytelling push continues to ripple outward, while Swazi DJ Uncle Waffles is set to join Nigerian star Asake on his “In God We Trust” tour. Community life: Preparations for the MTN Bushfire Festival are in full swing, with Eswatini Beverages brands set to power the weekend’s cultural buzz. Finance access: The Central Bank of Eswatini is advancing a movable collateral registry to help entrepreneurs—especially women-led MSMEs—secure loans beyond land and buildings. Conservation: African Parks says it wants more local staff and more tourists from countries where it operates, aiming to make wildlife protection benefit communities.
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