AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisability Sports Milestone: Eswatini will debut a five-member team at the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Samarkand (Sept 9–18), backed by the Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council. Youth Innovation & Jobs: MTN Eswatini launched the 2026/27 PachiPanda Challenge (ages 18–35) to fund sustainable solutions for the green economy. Migration & Security: South Africa’s Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi condemned violence at Che Guevara and said immigration management stays with government; separate figures show 86,596 foreign nationals processed for deportation/repatriation (June 14–Aug 20). Deportees’ Rights in Eswatini: Government says US-deported third-country nationals are not prisoners and may move under supervision, including at major cultural events. Trade & Finance Push: The Eswatini Stock Exchange opened an SME capital window—raise E50,000 to E5m by offering 5% shares—while government backs turning Mavuso into a year-round trade hub. Independence Diplomacy: SADC and UK King Charles III sent congratulations to Eswatini on 58 years of independence. Local Governance Watch: EMCU council alleges committee chair Mbuso Simelane tried to divert E10m public funds. Sports & Culture: Moneni Pirates won the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup on penalties; parents are warned about vaping devices entering schools.
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