AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrug Enforcement: Limpopo police say three suspects will appear in Hoedspruit Magistrate’s Court after a R11 million dagga haul—130 bags—was seized in a weekend interception on the R527 near Snake Park, with preliminary claims that the consignment originated in Eswatini. Royal Economy & Investment: King Mswati III returned from engagements in Azerbaijan and the UAE, saying both countries want to strengthen economic ties around infrastructure, housing, healthcare and skills under the UN SDGs. Visa & Mobility: The UAE and Eswatini signed a mutual visa exemption MoU to ease travel for citizens and boost people-to-people, business and diplomatic exchanges. Digital Push: FNB Eswatini used the MTN Bushfire Festival to drive cashless payments, deploying ATMs and speedpoint devices and backing festival activations. Labour Watch: Commissioner of Labour Kingdom Mamba says Eswatini may still be discussed at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva after May Day events and union proceedings drew attention. ENPF Governance Crisis: A legal opinion challenges Labour Minister Phila Buthelezi’s defence of the ENPF board chair appointment, arguing the process was legally and factually wrong and leaving the board effectively paralysed. Tourism & Borders: Ngwenya Border Post saw heavy queues as thousands entered for the MTN Bushfire Festival, with officials and police managing the surge. Security & Tech Documents: Turkmen firm Aýdyň Gijeler says it agreed with Eswatini to produce national ID cards and biometric passports, including secure chip-based documents. International Labour/May Day: Eswatini’s May Day celebrations were split between Shiselweni’s blocked plans and FESWATU’s successful event in Nhlangano.
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