AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSexual harassment safeguards: Eswatini is stepping up collaboration to curb sexual harassment and gender-based violence in higher education, citing findings that one in four women aged 19–24 has faced sexual violence and that students in higher education are far more likely to experience assault, following a Litsemba Rising dialogue in Mbabane. Religious accountability: Public calls are growing for mandatory, regular background checks on religious leaders after the arrest of pastor Nkosingiphile Zwane, charged with rape and murder in a case involving four recovered women. Justice and governance: King Mswati III has ordered a review of convicted inmates’ sentences as part of 40/58 celebrations, directing the Prerogative of Mercy Committee to assess rehabilitation and good conduct. Courts and institutions: A High Court ruling in the Mbabane Swallows dispute found the club remains an unincorporated association, not automatically owned by Swallows (Pty) Ltd. Public finance pressure: Delayed government payments are reportedly making it hard for suppliers to get tax clearance certificates, raising concerns about compliance and business continuity. Regional investment push: Eswatini is promoting regional partnerships ahead of its Investment Conference, while Zimbabwean investors are being urged to set up businesses in Mbabane. Energy deal: Wicknell Chivayo’s R3bn solar project in Eswatini is moving forward as the kingdom seeks to cut electricity imports.
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