AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNersa Leadership: South Africa’s energy minister appointed Ria Govender as acting chairperson of Nersa, starting June 15, after Thembani Bukula stepped down for health reasons. Eswatini–SA Border Pressure: With South Africa’s June 30 deadline looming, travellers crossing at Oshoek say questioning has tightened, stays have been cut to as little as seven days, and queues are growing—while Eswatini-side processing remains quicker. Business Mindset: At the Business Eswatini Ignite Eswatini gala, Zimbabwean speaker Joshua Maponga III urged entrepreneurs to “rediscover” why their businesses exist, warning against drifting into short-term gains. Anti-Illegal Gambling: Eswatini says convictions in illegal gambling cases strengthen its anti-money laundering standing, with repatriations of alleged foreign operators increasing. SACU Push for Industry: SACU leaders in Cape Town backed a re-imagined agenda focused on industrialisation and regional value chains, with Eswatini’s delegation attending. Fuel Relief Hint: Eswatini’s energy minister signalled possible fuel price drops after Middle East tensions eased, citing discussions with suppliers and the need for a strategic oil reserve. Diplomatic Controversy: Public outrage continues after Eswatini granted controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo citizenship and a diplomatic passport.
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