AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEswatini Accountability Clash: Swazipharm director Kareem Ashraff accused Auditor General Timothy Matsebula of abusing his powers by taking ownership of Funduzi Forensic Services reports and finalising findings without giving those implicated a chance to respond, after the PAC hearing on a health-facilities drug recall investigation. Royal Diplomacy & Borders: King Mswati III praised Malawi’s peaceful 2025 election and its SADC electoral observers, while also renewing Eswatini’s demand that South Africa return Mpumalanga and parts of northern KwaZulu-Natal—an issue Pretoria rejects. Public Safety: His Majesty’s Correctional Services launched a manhunt for inmate Banele Messia Matsebula, who escaped from Matsapha while doing work inside the facility. Migration Tensions in the Region: King Misuzulu told Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa that shared African history should not excuse ignoring sovereign immigration laws, as South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration debate continues. Fraud & Scams: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg warned Eswatini citizens about AI-generated videos using his image and voice to promote fake investment schemes. Regional Governance & Skills: More than 140 SADC officials met in Johannesburg for training on smarter public spending using cost-benefit analysis. Procurement Spotlight: CIPS Southern Africa named finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards, highlighting innovation and public procurement impact.
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