AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPIC Scrutiny in South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa moved to calm markets after turmoil at the Public Investment Corporation, saying there is “no crisis” despite governance questions and calls to fully implement the Mpati Commission reforms. King’s Housing Intervention: King Mswati III ordered government to buy the Ncangosini farm in Kontshingila and convert it to Swazi Nation Land to stop residents being evicted. Tax Reform Push: Eswatini Revenue Service is working with ATAF to build a high-net-worth individual taxation framework, aiming to improve identification, compliance and revenue mobilisation. Police Crackdown Message: The police commissioner said the online gambling investigation will not spare anyone, warning that rank and political influence won’t block arrests. FIFA Funding Deadline: Eswatini Football Association faces tight timelines to secure FIFA Forward 3.0 infrastructure funding before the 2026 cycle ends, with a lease issue flagged as a key hurdle. HIV Update: New UNAIDS-linked reporting at AIDS 2026 says global new HIV infections hit 1.2 million in 2025, while funding cuts raise fears of resurgence—though Eswatini is noted as still making progress. Luju Festival Economy & Culture: PM Russell Mmiso Dlamini urged support for local festivals as Luju continues to boost the creative economy, with Eswatini’s indigenous food and fashion taking centre stage.
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