AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiplomatic Fallout: Eswatini says its soldiers accidentally shot two US government officials during an anti-smuggling operation in Maphiveni (Lubombo) on Friday; both were reported to have minor injuries, with an Eswatini inquiry underway and cooperation promised with US authorities. Public Finance & Oversight: Government is preparing to borrow about E2.4bn from the DBSA for civil servants’ housing, while also lining up E3bn+ in budget-support loans to clear arrears and fund microprojects. Anti-Crime & Asset Recovery: Under POCA, courts have frozen assets linked to alleged MTN airtime theft worth E10.2m, including vehicles and remaining airtime. Governance & Service Delivery: PM Russell Mmiso Dlamini doubles down on “disruptive leadership,” saying it means confronting outdated systems—pointing especially to the e-visa system—to unblock tourism growth. Royal & Justice: Eswatini mourns Home Affairs Minister Princess Lindiwe, who died in South Africa after a short illness, while funeral arrangements for Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala include a state funeral and a E500,000 government contribution. Human Security: Police investigate suspected trafficking of two girls (15 and 17) to South Africa; the 17-year-old has returned, while the 15-year-old remains missing.
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