AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMigration & Border Security: South Africa’s migration crackdown has surged, with more than 40,000 foreign nationals arrested since the start of 2026 and 7,400 arrests in the past month, as the Inter-Ministerial Committee pushes a five-point plan on border control, rule of law, anti-corruption and legislative tightening. Regional Trade & Industry Coordination: South Africa will host major SACU meetings at CTICC2 from 18–26 June, bringing together heads of state, ministers and officials from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa to discuss customs and ways to boost intra-regional trade. Local Business & Competition: Eswatini’s Commerce, Industry and Trade Minister Manqoba Khumalo says big firms can crowd out SMEs, urging ESCC and ESWASA to strengthen enforcement and standards so smaller players can compete fairly. Digital Payments Growth: MTN is pushing Mobile Money API integration to help developers build new revenue services, with healthcare flagged as a key sector for direct payments through apps. Fashion & Retail Momentum: Eswatini fashion got a global spotlight at the MTN Bushfire Festival as local designers were showcased, while Spar eyes higher margins by expanding private-label products. Food & Climate Pressure: Rural women smallholder farmers across Southern Africa, including Eswatini, are calling for governments to put women at the centre of food and climate policy to build resilient food systems.
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