AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSACU Trade Pressure: Botswana’s repeated bans on South African fruits and vegetables are being flagged as protectionism that clashes with SACU’s promise of freer trade, raising costs for consumers and disrupting farmers. Retail Expansion: Pepkor says it has more than 6,500 stores across Southern Africa and Brazil, with its Pep brand alone running 2,795 outlets including in Eswatini—fuelled by continued store openings despite market maturity. Maritime Security Push: Nigeria says it has recorded zero piracy in its territorial waters for four straight years and is seeking removal from the global “war-risk” list, as it expands its Deep Blue Project. Eswatini–Azerbaijan Deal: King Mswati III’s visit to Baku continues to deepen ties, with an MoU signed between Eswatini and AzerGold to boost mining cooperation and geological exploration. Deportation Programme Fallout: Eswatini is again in the spotlight for quickly agreeing to host US “third-country” deportees, even as questions linger over the programme’s legality. Sports & Culture: Zimbabwe will host Region 5 table tennis championships, while Eswatini’s US Embassy backs local creatives through Freedom250 funding and support.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
Perspectify News
