AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Deportations to Eswatini: Eswatini has accepted a fourth batch of Third Country Nationals deported from the United States, with 11 arrivals this week bringing the total to 29, and the government says their rights will be protected during temporary detention at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison. Parliament & Tax Relief: MPs backed changes to VAT (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 to remove VAT on donated goods entering the country, arguing it will boost donor support while warning against abuse. Water Security for El Niño: Natural Resources and Energy says it is accelerating water infrastructure plans, including raising Hawane Dam capacity, and reviewing the Water Act of 2003 to keep schools and hospitals supplied during expected dry conditions. Embassy Staffing Review: MPs have asked the Public Service Minister to urgently review staffing, working conditions and welfare at high commissions and embassies, including outdated structures and travel/family allowances. Court Fight Over CBE HQ Tender: ESPPRA is urging the High Court to dismiss an urgent challenge by the Eswatini Consumer Forum over the Central Bank of Eswatini headquarters contract, calling it an abuse of process. Global Fraud Crackdown: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 reports 5,811 arrests and $293m seized across 97 countries, with Eswatini police arresting 82 in a network tied to illegal online gambling, money laundering and impersonation scams.
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