AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMTN Leadership: MTN Eswatini has appointed Jerry Soko as CEO effective 1 July 2026, confirming he has been acting CEO for seven months and is credited with restoring momentum through network resilience, customer focus and tighter cash management. SACU Politics & Economy: King Mswati III returned from the 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town, where leaders pushed trade, industrialisation and customs reform, and SACU heads agreed to set up a Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial N$5 billion for cross-border projects. Royal Diplomacy & Controversy: A new wave of scrutiny surrounds Wicknell Chivayo after he styled himself “Prince Wicknell” following a luncheon hosted by King Mswati III, adding fuel to ongoing debate over his regional political profile and Eswatini-linked diplomatic privileges. Immigration Pressure at Home: As South Africa’s June 30 deadline nears, Eswatini-linked travellers at the Oshoek border post report stricter questioning and shorter stays, with processing tightened on the South African side. Rights & Backlash: An anti-LGBT conference push is set to expand in 2027, with Eswatini named to host a later edition after plans announced in Ghana. Regional Cooperation: President Ilham Aliyev approved an MoU on public service cooperation between Azerbaijan and Eswatini’s information-communications ministry.
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