AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParliamentary Pressure on the PM: Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini has tabled a motion questioning Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini’s leadership, adding to a growing list of MPs challenging the premier on governance, budgets and major national projects. UN Presence in Eswatini: UN Resident Coordinator George Wachira says the UN is not shrinking its footprint; the operating model is being restructured, with more agencies under the new 2021–2025 framework and staff still implementing locally. Corruption at the Border: An immigration officer and two South African counterparts were arrested at Ngwenya Border Post after an alleged E100 bribe to unlawfully stamp Zimbabwean passports, with charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Health Funding Worry: The Auditor General flags slow absorption of Global Fund grants under the health ministry, noting delays in implementing the SWZ-C-NERCHA HIV/TB project. Foreign Affairs Clarification: Eswatini’s MOFA reaffirms Taiwan ties after reports of debate over switching to China, saying relations remain firm. Regional Trade Talks: SACU meetings are set for Cape Town (CTICC2) from 18–26 June, with Eswatini among expected participants. Housing Board Service Push: The Eswatini Housing Board launches a real-time customer feedback platform using NPS to improve service delivery. International Migration Shock: US deportation flights to the Central African Republic continue amid legal challenges and rights concerns, including cases involving people with US court protections.
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