AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoThird-Country Deportations: Eswatini has accepted an additional 11 people deported from the United States under a third-country arrangement, bringing the total transferred to about 30; the government says rights will be protected while arrivals are expected to be housed at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison, as Amnesty International again calls the transfers unlawful and raises concerns about detention and due process. Tax & Business: Eswatini Beverages was named the country’s most tax-compliant taxpayer, winning the top Overall Highest Compliant Contributor award at the Eswatini Revenue Service Client Appreciation Awards. Immigration Enforcement Backlash: In South Africa, an elderly woman was arrested in Johannesburg after police alleged she rented rooms to undocumented foreign nationals, sparking online debate over proportionality and fines. Regional Security & Fraud: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 reports 5,811 arrests and about $293m seized/frozen across 97 countries, targeting social engineering scams; Eswatini authorities arrested 82 and dismantled an illegal online gambling and impersonation network. Water Planning: Government says it is accelerating Hawane Dam capacity plans ahead of possible El Niño dry spells, including reviewing the Water Act. Sports Sponsorship: FNB Eswatini and the Sunshine Tour unveiled a record E2.5m prize pool for the 2026 FNB Eswatini Challenge.
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