AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCold Snap Impacts Livelihoods: Eswatini Meteorological Service reports a freezing front that hit Hawane, dropping temperatures to around 4°C and killing cattle, with smallholder farmers facing losses of over E60,000. Disaster Response for the Vulnerable: After the same cold weather warning, government relocated 114 street children and other vulnerable people to temporary shelters, supplying food and warm clothing while assessments continue. Drought Watch for Farmers and Water: An El Niño advisory for 2026–27 raises drought risk across Southern Africa, with Eswatini urged to monitor rainfall and temperatures and prepare for impacts on water, agriculture, health, energy and the natural environment. Waste Burning Warning: The Eswatini Environmental Authority says poor waste management and open burning are fuelling air pollution, public health risks and wildfires, urging communities to change how waste is handled. HIV Prevention Pressure: Eswatini recorded about 4,220 new HIV infections in 2024, up from roughly 4,000, adding urgency to reach zero new infections by 2030.
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