AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSACU Cashflow & Salaries: Eswatini expects E11.7bn in 2026/27 SACU revenue, with Q2 receipts of E2.9bn earmarked to clear the remaining 85% of civil servants’ salary adjustments, as officials warn slow economic fundamentals could force tougher choices later. Anti-Corruption at Borders: A local immigration officer and two South African counterparts were arrested at Ngwenya Border Post after allegedly taking an E100 bribe to unlawfully stamp Zimbabweans’ passports. UN Presence in Eswatini: UN Resident Coordinator George Wachira says the UN is not withdrawing; its presence is being strengthened through a restructured operating model with representatives based regionally but programmes continuing locally. Health Funding Worry: The Auditor General flags slow absorption of Global Fund grants under the Ministry of Health, affecting HIV/TB implementation and service delivery. Parliamentary Pressure on Leadership: Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini’s motion adds to growing scrutiny of the Prime Minister’s leadership style and governance decisions. World Cup Buzz (Eswatini angle): With Atlanta hosting matches including Spain vs Cape Verde, Eswatini fans are being drawn into the wider African World Cup story as Cape Verde prepares for its debut. Regional Trade Talks: CTICC2 in Cape Town will host major SACU meetings from 18–26 June, bringing together Eswatini and neighbours to discuss customs and trade cooperation.
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