AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTaxi Violence Court Update: The Ndimande brothers and co-accused in the murder case of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes are set for a pre-trial conference in a separate case over the 2022 killing of taxi boss William Kunene at Seadoone Mall, Amanzimtoti, with court told warrants were hard to locate. Cross-Border Migration Pressure: South Africa’s crackdown on illegal immigration is hitting cross-border transport hard, especially on the DRC route, as industry leaders warn enforcement and anti-foreigner sentiment could disrupt trade and livelihoods. Missing Liswati Student: The family of Liswati student Temaswati Lenhle Vilakati says she travelled from Zambia into South Africa, but her whereabouts remain unknown as the search continues. Regional Finance: Afreximbank has appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Southern Africa Regional Director, focusing on industrialisation and value addition across 14 countries. Eswatini Cultural Calendar: Umhlanga Reed Dance dates are set, with the main ceremony on Monday 31 August 2026 at Ludzidzini, marked by a public holiday. Local Governance & Business: Eswatini’s Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Act regulations are moving closer to Parliament, with plans to reserve some sectors and commercial opportunities for locally-owned businesses.
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