AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGold & Reserves: Eswatini’s Central Bank says it now holds gold reserves worth E195 million, adding 2,500 ounces in July 2025 to diversify and protect the economy; Food & Manufacturing Costs: Tiger Brands warns consumers in the region may face higher prices as fuel, logistics and raw material costs keep squeezing manufacturers, with some cost increases likely in oil-heavy categories like mayonnaise; AI for Public Service: The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) signs an MoU with the University of Eswatini to train 650 ERS staff through an AI literacy programme, aiming to boost responsible use of AI in its mandate; Creative Industries Funding: ESWACOS opens applications for a Fund for Creativity and Artist Development under the CIDF, offering grants up to E5,000 for music, film, literature and related copyright work; Aviation & Trade: ESWACAA and SADC Aviation Safety Organisation host an ICAO workshop on aircraft and pavement classification ratings, pushing harmonised standards to support safer, smoother air connectivity; Regional Fisheries Governance: SADC renews the board leadership of the fisheries monitoring and surveillance centre in Maputo, with Eswatini’s Boy Ronald Mavuso among board members.
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