AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Consumption: Smartphone imports surged in Nepal, already topping last fiscal year’s total value by mid-May—an early sign of higher-priced devices driving demand. Eswatini—Labour & Migration: Government is engaging South Africa over claims of exploited Emaswati workers, including trafficking and abuse risks in mining, forestry, agriculture and domestic work. Eswatini—Reputation & Diplomacy: The EU urged Eswatini to uphold multilateralism as global rules face pressure, while a separate crackdown narrative aims to lift the country’s global ratings. Eswatini—Governance & Tax: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says incentives may push compliance with the TaxCore electronic invoicing programme to close VAT gaps. Eswatini—Social Media: MaMkhize distanced herself from a fake Facebook profile tied to xenophobic posts, warning of legal action. Sports: Swallows’ Njongo scored twice to relegate Sisonkhe from the MTN Premier League; elsewhere, AFCON 2027 qualifier fixtures are out. Regional Watch: Deportation deals keep expanding—Sierra Leone received a first US deportation flight, while US cases abroad face fresh legal setbacks.
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