AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Funeral Arranged: Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala will receive a State Funeral, with government pledging E500,000 for funeral costs after Cabinet visited the family. Judicial Legacy: REPOSA says Maphalala’s landmark ruling strengthened police officers’ constitutional rights, including on Phase II of Circular No. 2 of 2014. Public Services Disrupted: A network blackout at Home Affairs and EPTC left citizens stranded, including Form 5 learners needing IDs and passports for external exams. Regional AI Policy Push: Eswatini hosts a COMESA-led, World Bank-funded meeting to turn AI research into practical strategy, model policy and regulation. Sports & Governance: The Lobamba Circuit Court cautioned and discharged EFA VP Steve Horton in an assault case linked to a CAF Champions League match altercation. International Incident: Eswatini says its forces accidentally shot two U.S. personnel during an anti-smuggling operation; both had minor injuries and an investigation is ongoing. Education Leadership: King Mswati III urged 159 new teachers to see classrooms as nation-building spaces. Handball Update: Eswatini women’s handball team lost 20-17 to Namibia and now face Zambia in Zone VI. Procurement Conference: Public procurement practitioners met in Victoria Falls to discuss inclusion, integrity, anti-corruption and practical AI in procurement.
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