AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBorder Control Update: Eswatini Revenue Service says from June 1, travellers entering or leaving South Africa must declare personal goods, including motor vehicles, using the SARS Traveller Management System to cut delays. Bushfire Festival Rush: Ngwenya Border Post saw heavy queues as thousands crossed from South Africa for MTN Bushfire Festival at House on Fire (today to Sunday), with police confirming traffic build-up and vendors selling SIM cards for connectivity. Security and CIT Crime: Springbok prop Ox Nché has partnered with Fidelity Services Group to launch next-generation armoured cash-in-transit vehicles, citing improved protection and a drop in attacks, with operations serving routes across South Africa and Eswatini. Culture and Language: Eswatini marked World Book and Copyright Day 2026 under “Promoting SiSwati Stories in the Digital Age,” with government stressing copyright protection to grow the creative economy. Regional Diplomacy: Taiwan-linked reporting highlights growing international scrutiny around President Lai’s outreach, including a survey showing strong Taiwanese support for cross-strait peace and approval of Lai’s Eswatini visit. Mental Health Meeting: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is set to deliver a keynote in Johannesburg at a regional mental health workshop including eSwatini.
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