AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBorder & Immigration: 25 foreign nationals were arrested at Mhlumeni Border Gate on Saturday for allegedly trying to leave Eswatini for Mozambique without the required travel documents; they were taken to Siteki Police Station to face immigration-related charges. Commonwealth Games: Eswatini’s Glasgow 2026 push continues with track action featuring REPS sprinter Mlandvo Maziya and Thandaza Zwane, while swimming ends for Hayley Hoy and Damien De Sousa after tough heats; Siwakhile Dlamini remains in the hunt. Football Governance & Safety: Manzini FA boss Vusie “Mavura” Hall met Khama Billiat in Johannesburg as Eswatini-linked officials take part in CAF Safe Stadium Initiative training aimed at improving match-day security. Labour & Wages: ATUSWA launched a campaign demanding a minimum wage of E25 per hour, plus stronger worker protections and reforms to wage negotiations, starting in Nhlangano. Economy & Finance: FSRA says NBFI assets fell by E2bn after SBS was reclassified into a commercial bank—framed as a statistical shift, not sector collapse; meanwhile, concerns grow over debt-driven budgeting under Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg. Court & Agriculture: The High Court ordered repatriation of six South Africa-bought cattle after findings of unlawful livestock introduction tied to FMD risk. Business & Investment Climate: ICT Minister Savannah Maziya says some investors are discouraged by alleged “10 per cent” demands from officials, urging government to create an enabling environment and “get out of the way.” Sports Funding: Netball Eswatini says it needs E1m to send both men’s and women’s teams to the Africa Netball Cup in Kenya.
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