AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSA border pressure: With South Africa’s June 30 deadline looming, travellers crossing Oshoek from Eswatini report tougher questioning and shorter stays—some getting as little as seven days—while Eswatini-side processing stays quick, pushing people back to the border just to extend stamps. Anti-crime wins: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says Eswatini’s convictions tied to illegal gambling strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering standing and show law enforcement is acting fast. SACU push for growth: At the 9th SACU summit in Cape Town, leaders backed a “re-imagined” agenda focused on regional value chains and industrialisation, with Eswatini’s delegation calling for stronger private-sector involvement. Regional diplomacy sparks debate: Taiwan’s tense relationship with Eswatini continues to draw attention after a controversial visit by Taiwan’s president, with China warning Eswatini against “pulling chestnuts out of the fire.” Public health and safety: In Manzini, police say only four men have reported domestic violence and just one rape case since the start of the year, highlighting under-reporting.
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