AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCash Logistics Upgrade: Fidelity Services Group says its new purpose-engineered cash-in-transit vehicles have seen no recorded attacks since deployment in late 2023, citing declines in CIT robberies and improved protection design, while noting its massive daily network across South Africa and Eswatini. Energy Infrastructure Debate: Eswatini’s $300m strategic oil reserve deal with Taiwan is drawing scrutiny as the country weighs energy-security gains against poverty, unemployment, and concerns over elite enrichment. Taiwan–Labour and Skills: Taiwan’s foreign ministry says it’s still assessing recruiting workers from Eswatini, with a focus on upgrading Eswatini vocational training centres for manufacturing, tourism, energy and infrastructure needs. Competition Policy Watch: Eswatini’s competition authority flags growing interest in exclusive supply agreements, warning businesses about how such deals can either boost efficiency or entrench dominance. Retail and Supply Chains: Pick n Pay outlines plans for new store openings and supply-chain optimisation, with operations that include Eswatini. Public Health Demand: Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection rollout is expanding in Eswatini, but demand is outpacing supply in parts of Africa. Local Industry Spotlight: MTN Bushfire Festival preparations include Eswatini Beverages brands, showing continued consumer-market activity.
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