AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAFCON 2027 Update: Warriors coach Ramon Catala named a squad for the opening qualifiers against Sierra Leone and DRC, but utility man Jordan Zemura is ruled out with an injury and Knowledge Musona is also left out due to a hamstring problem. Justice & Regional Tributes: Namibia’s judiciary and South Africa’s Chief Justice Martha Koome have mourned Eswatini Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, who died in South Africa on September 10, with regional leaders praising his leadership and constitutional work. Sports Fees Backlash: Fans are blasting the E85 general admission for Nsingizini Hotspurs’ CAF match at Somhlolo Stadium, arguing local pricing is far lower and the high fee likely hurt attendance. Money Laundering Focus: Eswatini says it has improved FATF compliance (32 of 40 recommendations rated compliant or largely compliant), but the Central Bank warns stakeholders must prove the AML system actually works ahead of the next Mutual Evaluation. Governance & Oversight: Delegates at the SADCOPAC conference in Ezulwini urged stronger public funds scrutiny, with Eswatini’s Senate President calling for funds to face public accountability. Local Economy Policy: New Economic Empowerment Regulations propose reserving retail operations under E8 million turnover for emaSwati.
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