AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGovernance: South Africa has endorsed a roadmap to overhaul Athletics South Africa, with Eswatini Athletics president Zakhele Dlamini serving as an independent observer. Immigration: Five officers suspended over alleged irregular residence permits have been formally charged and are awaiting trial. Business: Commerce Minister Manqoba Khumalo says Eswatini’s E20,000 tax-compliance threshold should be reviewed because it can hinder small businesses. Youth-owned textile maker Notsa Eswatini won the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Regional ties: Foreign Affairs Minister Pholile Shakantu urged stronger COMESA cooperation to ease the impact of supply disruptions, rising costs and delays in essential goods. Culture: MTN Bushfire has launched tickets for its 20th anniversary festival in May 2027, expecting 23,000 visitors from 55 countries. Economy: An IMF study warns that lower interest rates may not mean cheaper loans in Eswatini, where South African rates strongly influence local borrowing costs.
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