AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDurban Court Trial: The long-awaited murder trial of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane has started in the Durban High Court, with seven men pleading not guilty and the State expected to call about 45 witnesses; two accused were extradited from Eswatini after delays and a “blackout” over witness identities. Eswatini–Taiwan Ties: Ambassador Vulindlela Kunene has begun his tenure in Taiwan, reaffirming cooperation in health, education, skills and investment, while Eswatini continues pushing for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international bodies. Citizen Economic Empowerment: MPs are scrutinising regulations to implement the Citizen Economic Empowerment Act, including proposals that could restrict foreign business operations on Swazi Nation Land. Energy & Sugar: UN Resident Coordinator George Wachira says sugar’s 107MW bagasse power could anchor an energy economy that reduces blackouts and imports. AU Seed Summit: Delegates are arriving for the AU Extraordinary Seed Summit in Ezulwini, with calls for climate-ready seed varieties and stronger seed markets. Migration Deal Scrutiny: A Laotian deportee held in Eswatini under the US third-country programme has been released after more than a year, renewing due-process concerns. Local Life: ESWASA represented Eswatini at ISO’s annual meeting in Paris, while police delivered safety lessons to Mother Touch Primary pupils.
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