AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigh Court Clampdown: Shiselweni’s Regional Administrator Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku has been barred from interfering in the KaGasa–KaLiba chieftaincy dispute, with the court also stopping meetings, ceremonies and construction tied to the contested authority and ordering the Royal Eswatini Police Service to ensure compliance. Legal Timeline: The interim order came after an urgent application by acting KaGasa Umnumzane Mafonto Elmoth Msibi, and a rule nisi was set for June 11 while the matter is pending before the Swazi National Council Standing Committee. Health Loss: Deputy Director of Health Services Rejoice Nkambule has died after treatment at Ezulwini Private Hospital, with the Ministry confirming details are still limited as the family is yet to be formally engaged. Business Pressure: Businesses say rising oil prices, transport costs and global uncertainty are squeezing margins as inflation edges up. Regional Spotlight: Eswatini’s King Mswati III used the UN World Urban Forum in Baku to push for people-centred urban development, while also announcing plans for a strategic oil reserve amid Middle East-driven fuel volatility.
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