AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPre-trial Justice: South Africa’s Durban High Court set a pre-trial conference in the murder case of taxi boss William Kunene, with AKA-linked Ndimande brothers and co-accused Lindokuhle Mkhwanazi and Philani Sikhosana facing allegations tied to a Seadoone Mall shooting in November 2022. Migration & Trade Pressure: South Africa’s crackdown on illegal immigration is hitting cross-border transport hardest on the DRC route, with industry leaders asking Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber for a moratorium as anti-foreigner sentiment threatens regional logistics and jobs. Regional Governance Watch: SADC announced an observer mission to Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general election, with Malawi’s MEC chair Justice Annabel Mtalimanja leading the ECF-SADC team that will monitor campaigns, polling, counting and the post-election period. Eswatini Economic Policy: Eswatini’s Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Act regulations are nearing Parliament, with government signalling reserved opportunities for locally-owned businesses in selected sectors and procurement spaces. Public Finance Leadership: Nigeria’s Accountant-General Dr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi was elected Chairman of the African Accountants-General in Eswatini, winning 83% of votes.
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