AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI and Work: The UN’s labour agency says AI gains must reach workers through better wages, stronger protections and inclusive growth, warning that policy choices—not the tech itself—will shape whether jobs improve or inequality deepens. Labour Rights Watch: The ITUC Global Rights Index put Panama, Bangladesh (improving but still “no guarantee of rights”), and other countries including Eswatini in its lowest category, highlighting persistent repression and weak worker protections. Sugar Industry Upgrade: SKF’s Single Line automatic grease system is being rolled out across six Eswatini sugar mills via CG Trading, aiming to cut grease use, boost reliability and meet health and safety standards. Energy Finance Debate: A Taiwan-backed plan to build Eswatini’s Phuzumoya Strategic Oil Reserve (80 million litres) raises big questions about affordability amid high unemployment and poverty. Regional Fisheries: SADC reappointed Stanley Ndara to lead the fisheries monitoring control and surveillance centre in Maputo, backing efforts against illegal fishing. Trade & Logistics: South Africa’s TPT says Durban’s Maydon Wharf is loading its first maize export vessel since 2023 after upgrades, supporting renewed export momentum. Creative Economy: ESWACOS says first royalty distributions for Eswatini creatives are expected in 2026/27 after licensing systems and music tariffs were approved. Tourism Pulse: Ngwenya Border Post saw heavy traffic as MTN Bushfire Festival crowds entered for House on Fire in Malkerns.
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