AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEswatini–South Africa Consular Alert: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Emaswati in South Africa to stay close to official missions as immigration protests flare, warning against people falsely claiming to represent government. Contempt of Court Case: Government asks the Industrial Court to dismiss a contempt bid by spokesperson Alpheous Mfana Nxumalo, arguing he rejected an E1.2m settlement and that the employment dispute was resolved after a January order. FMD and Meat Exports: Agriculture Minister Mandla Tshawuka says Eswatini is in the FMD declining phase and could resume meat exports within six months, depending on WOAH assessment for “free with vaccination” status. Diplomacy and Jobs: King Mswati III’s Turkmenistan mission secured an E640m aluminium and copper cable factory under SEZs, targeting about 200 jobs. Parliamentary Pressure: Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini’s motion adds to growing scrutiny of the Prime Minister’s leadership style and governance decisions. Immigration Corruption Crackdown: A local immigration officer and two South African counterparts were arrested for allegedly taking an E100 bribe to unlawfully stamp passports at Ngwenya Border Post. Regional Trade/Infrastructure: Mozambique’s CFM moves ahead with a $160m railway doubling phase for the Ressano Garcia line, citing logistics efficiency and climate resilience. World Cup Culture Link: Eswatini readers get a diaspora angle as Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes’ LinkedIn-to-World Cup story and their Spain opener draw attention.
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