AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiplomacy & Loss: Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died, with officials and political figures sending condolences and praising his liberation-war and diplomatic service. Public Finance: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg told MPs that the Eswatini Revenue Service’s E18 billion domestic tax target is now “unattainable,” blaming tougher global conditions and saying only “God’s grace” could make it happen. Migration & Border Security: Ahead of South Africa’s June 30 “March and March” protests, Eswatini security officers are reportedly arresting foreigners trying to cross the border illegally, raising fears of another influx after recent convictions of Chinese nationals. Governance Probe: Prime Minister Russell Dlamini appointed a five-member Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged maladministration and financial misconduct at Eswatini Christian Medical University (EMCU). Controversial Citizenship: Wicknell Chivayo says King Mswati III granted him Eswatini citizenship and a diplomatic passport after a royal audience, a move already sparking regional debate. Human Rights: A global report by Front Line Defenders says at least 358 human rights defenders were killed across 28 countries in 2025, with funding cuts and repression cited as key drivers. GBV Update: Police reported 1,994 gender-based violence cases and 22 related deaths in the first three months of 2026, prompting calls for stronger community action.
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