AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN Name Reclaiming: Nauru’s president David Adeang told the UN General Assembly the country is now “Naoero,” framing it as reclaiming heritage and affirming identity. Eswatini Courts & Fraud: In Pretoria, Tsakane Matlala and co-accused Claudette Masethe and Given Makofane were granted R20,000 bail each in a Waterkloof lease-fraud case, while Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala remains in custody; the alleged lease was R95,000 a month with about R1.2m paid upfront. Regional Security: SADC advanced a Regional Guideline on Intelligence Management in Correctional Services in Johannesburg, aiming for harmonised, responsible handling of correctional intelligence. Disability Inclusion: Government reiterated disability inclusion must be mainstreamed across all sectors, backed by the costed National Disability Plan of Action 2026–2028. Disaster Preparedness: Eswatini’s delegation visited Taiwan’s fire and disaster training systems under the World Alliance for Disaster Management to strengthen emergency response. Sports—COSAFA U20: South Africa’s Amajita beat Eswatini 2-0 to reach the U20 semis, dashing Eswatini’s Afcon dream. Football—Local League: Amawele FC signed former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase on a three-year deal amid a turbulent start to the season. Electricity Reality Check: An Afrobarometer report says fewer than half of Africans have reliable electricity, with rural and poor households hit hardest.
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