AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSupreme Court & Governance: A new U.S. Supreme Court term is reshaping the balance of powers by further empowering the president, even as it sometimes pushes back on key policies. Diplomacy: Former Nigerian aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode has received letters of credence to serve as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. Transport & Public Services: Government will auction vehicles on July 29, with viewing and registration set for July 27–28 in Mbabane and a refundable E5,000 deposit required. Road Safety: At Mbabane Magistrate’s Court, a drink-driving offender said he drove his partner to hospital because she was in labour, pleading guilty and receiving a six-month sentence or E800 fine. Immigration & Human Rights: AFP reports the U.S. is using visa bans and restrictions to pressure African countries into taking third-country deportees, raising concerns about people being held without charge. Regional Trade: Eswatini Business warns South Africa’s protests could disrupt cross-border trade and jobs, given SA’s dominance as Eswatini’s trading partner. Health Workers: Government says it has paid 70% of long-overdue on-call and standby allowances for healthcare workers, aiming to finish by Wednesday. Sexual Harassment Prevention: Eswatini is stepping up efforts to tackle sexual harassment and gender-based violence in higher education through the Litsemba Rising initiative. Local Justice: Public calls are growing for mandatory background checks on religious leaders after the arrest of pastor Nkosingiphile Zwane over alleged rape and murder. Energy & Corruption Watch: Eswatini Railways says fuel theft investigations exposed major commercial operators and points to weaknesses in fuel management systems.
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