AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSADC Summit Focus: Eswatini’s role in the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation drew praise as incoming chairmanship momentum builds in Durban, with leaders pushing peace, constitutional order and democratic governance amid crises in eastern DRC, Madagascar and Mozambique. Immigration Pressure: South Africa’s anti-migrant March and March movement says it will march and picket on the summit’s final day, demanding stricter visa controls, action against employers of undocumented workers, and limits on access to public services. Jobs and Borrowing: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says future borrowing should target productive projects that create jobs and spur local business, after talks with the OPEC Fund on expanding support beyond technical and budget aid. Trade and Procurement: Eswatini’s merchandise trade deficit widened to E1.05bn in the first four months, while government moves to require 80% local sourcing for construction materials to keep spending in-country. Sports (CAF): Green Mamba released two senior midfielders ahead of a CAF Confederation Cup tie, and Nsingizini Hotspurs got a clearer route in the CAF Women’s Champions League/COSAFA qualifier after organisers changed progression rules. Local Accountability: ESCCOM investigations allege about E17m was diverted into personal accounts through invoice bank-detail changes.
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