AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoENPF Deadlock: Housing Minister Apollo Maphalala defended the appointment of ENPF board member Derrick Shiba, saying his ministry followed the law after a seven-month impasse tied to disputed nomination powers. Regional Water Governance: Natural Resources Minister Prince Lonkhokhela said shared rivers are now an economic and development necessity as Eswatini, South Africa and Mozambique meet under INMACOM to strengthen cooperation on the Incomati and Maputo basins. AI in Public Service: UNESWA and the Eswatini Revenue Service signed an MoU to train 650 ERS employees on AI literacy, with a warning that tech must not leave staff behind or create legal and trust risks. Children’s Month (WASH): Government launched Children’s Month with renewed focus on universal water, sanitation and hygiene to protect children’s health and keep girls in school. SACU Spotlight: Namibia’s President Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated SACU’s role as a key regional pillar, urging adaptation to new global economic arrangements. Taiwan–China Pressure: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemned Beijing’s alleged efforts to block President Lai’s Eswatini visit, citing threats of economic penalties and debt relief leverage. South Africa Migration Claims: Reports say international agencies have not seen a surge in requests for assisted returns despite xenophobia fears and enforcement actions.
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