AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImmigration: Five suspended officers have been formally charged after an internal investigation into alleged irregularities in residence permits; they are awaiting trial and remain presumed innocent. Culture: MTN Bushfire has launched tickets for its 20th anniversary festival in May 2027, expecting 23,000 visitors from 55 countries. EmaSwati can get at least 14% off through MoMo. Economy: Commerce Minister Manqoba Khumalo says Eswatini’s E20,000 Tax Compliance Certificate threshold should be reviewed, amid concerns it burdens small businesses. An IMF study also warns that lower interest rates may not bring cheaper loans, as banks could widen lending margins. Energy: A separate IMF report warns electricity-sector risks could expose government finances to liabilities of up to 13.9% of GDP under severe stress by 2031/32. Sport: Eswatini boxers Thabiso Dlamini and Qhawe Gamedze are targeting gold at the IBA Africa Championships in the DRC.
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