AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoThird-Country Deportees: Eswatini has accepted a fourth group of 11 people deported from the United States under a bilateral deal, bringing the total to 29; the government says the group is “predominantly from African countries,” will stay temporarily, and will have rights protected while they are housed at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison. Parliament & Tax Relief: MPs backed changes to Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 to remove VAT on donated goods entering the country, aiming to make donor support easier—while warning against abuse of the exemption. Water Security: With El Niño risks looming, the Natural Resources and Energy ministry says it is accelerating water infrastructure plans, including raising Hawane Dam capacity, and reviewing the Water Act of 2003 with World Bank support. Public Service Conditions: MPs have asked the Public Service minister to review staffing levels, working conditions and welfare for officers in Eswatini’s embassies and high commissions, including travel and family allowances. Regional Economy: A Sacu meeting in Cape Town highlighted work on regional value chains—especially vehicles and battery components—and discussed a R5bn fund to support innovation. Anti-Fraud Push: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 reports 5,811 arrests and $293m seized across 97 countries, with Eswatini authorities arresting 82 people and dismantling an online gambling and impersonation scam network.
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