AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoAgriculture Oversight Gap: Eswatini says it lacks a national strategy and full data to manage idle farms, with the Ministry of Agriculture unable to track land held by other ministries, agencies, churches and long-absent foreign owners. Judiciary & National Mourning: The country marked the State memorial for Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, with royal and government representatives praising his humility and role in shaping the Constitution, while government also committed E500,000 toward his funeral. Royal & Home Affairs Loss: Eswatini mourns Princess Lindiwe, Home Affairs Minister and King Mswati III’s sister, who died in South Africa after a short illness; condolences poured in from across society. Security & Diplomacy: Eswatini’s armed forces launched an inquiry after soldiers accidentally shot two US officials during an anti-smuggling operation, with the government pledging cooperation while stressing ties with Washington. Public Finance & Housing: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says government is preparing to borrow about E2.4bn from DBSA for civil servants’ housing, alongside further budget-support loans to clear arrears and fund microprojects. Justice in the Courts: POCA has frozen assets linked to alleged MTN airtime theft worth over E10.2m. Education & Community Input: The Ministry of Education opened public nominations for Teachers’ Day award categories focused on healthy school work environments and sustainability/community building.
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