AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBorder Controls: Eswatini Revenue Service says Emaswati travelling to South Africa from next Monday must declare vehicles and personal goods, with enforcement at all entry points from June 1 via SARS’s online Traveller Management System to cut delays. Mental Health: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will deliver the keynote at a WHO-backed East and Southern Africa mental health workshop in Johannesburg, bringing together many regional countries including eSwatini to share best practice ahead of a Kigali summit. Housing Policy Debate: At the World Urban Forum in Baku, officials and partners discussed what “housing” really means and how unclear definitions can slow funding and delivery of better shelter and living conditions. Security & CIT Crime: Springbok prop Ox Nché has partnered with Fidelity Services Group to launch a new armoured cash-in-transit fleet for South Africa and Eswatini, as CIT robberies remain a major threat. Energy & Economy: eSwatini signed a $300m deal with Taiwan for a strategic oil reserve, raising questions about affordability amid high unemployment and poverty. Tech Governance: Senators questioned an E5m corporate fine in the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill 2025, warning it could push companies into penalties they can’t realistically pay.
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