AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN Presence: UN Resident Coordinator George Wachira says the UN’s footprint in Eswatini is not shrinking, but being strengthened under a restructured model, with more agencies covered even as some representatives are based in neighbouring countries. Border Corruption Crackdown: An immigration officer and two South African counterparts were arrested at Ngwenya Border Post after allegedly taking an E100 bribe to unlawfully stamp Zimbabwean passports, with charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Health Funding Worry: The Auditor General warns that slow absorption of Global Fund grants under the health ministry is hurting service delivery, citing delays in the SWZ-C-NERCHA HIV/TB project. Diplomacy: The UAE’s non-resident ambassador presented credentials to Eswatini’s foreign affairs minister, reaffirming plans to deepen bilateral cooperation. Travel Rules Update: Ireland announced new visa requirements for Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Nicaragua from 15 June, with transit visas also required. Regional Focus: South Africa’s CTICC2 will host major SACU meetings later this month, bringing together leaders and ministers from across the region including Eswatini.
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