AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSACU Summit in focus: President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State Summit in Cape Town, urging member states to deepen regional integration as global trade, technology and supply chains shift. SACU reforms and mandate: Leaders backed the re-imagined SACU Agenda and extended the Strategic Plan to 2028/29, giving new Executive Secretary Dumsani Masilela a mandate to drive reforms. Eswatini governance: Eswatini’s Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs appointed the first board for Ezulwini Palazzo, setting up oversight for the tourism and conference facility. Health and connectivity: MTN Eswatini invested E2.2 million in the 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign, expanding healthcare and blood donation support to remote communities. Youth challenges: Eswatini’s State of the Youth Report 2026 flags high youth unemployment (56%) and rising social problems linked to weakened family support, poverty and limited opportunities. Controversy at the palace: King Mswati granted Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo citizenship and a diplomatic passport after a royal visit, drawing public backlash. Sports and regional pride: Cape Verde made World Cup history by reaching the Round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, with Eswatini noted in their qualification journey. Football results: Scottland FC extended their Premier Soccer League dominance with a 3-0 win over Manica Diamonds at Rufaro Stadium.
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