AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration Reality Check: Despite rising anti-immigrant pressure in South Africa, IOM and UNHCR say there’s been no surge in requests for assisted returns, even as regional states like Nigeria and Ghana plan repatriations. Water Woes in Mbabane: EWSC warns of a planned water interruption today (5am–7pm) across many Mbabane areas, with supply expected back by 10am tomorrow. Central Bank Update: Eswatini’s central bank says it now holds gold reserves worth E195 million, as it seeks to strengthen reserves and manage global risks. Regional Trade Spotlight (SACU): Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed SACU’s role as a key customs union pillar for regional and global economic arrangements. Children’s Month Focus: Government launched Children’s Month with a push for universal WASH access for every child, linking safe water and sanitation to health and education. AI Skills for ERS: Eswatini Revenue Service signed an MoU with UNESWA to train 650 ERS employees in AI literacy through the UNESWA AI Academy. Food Prices Warning: Tiger Brands cautions that fuel, logistics and input costs may force some food price increases in coming months. Health & Safety: A regional forum in Nairobi discussed strengthening nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare as countries expand related services. Diplomacy Tensions: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemned Beijing over alleged efforts to block President Lai’s Eswatini visit, citing pressure on flight clearances. Sports & Culture: Comrades Marathon countdown continues ahead of June 14, while Miss Universe Zimbabwe delegates visited Baradzanwa Cultural Village in Zimbabwe.
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