AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDiplomacy & Travel Docs: King Mswati III granted Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo Eswatini citizenship and a diplomatic passport during a royal palace visit, with the move framed as easing cross-border travel and business amid ongoing corruption allegations. Regional Cooperation: The king urged stronger Eswatini–Zambia ties on trade, culture and security, pushing partners to better harness AfCFTA for growth. Tourism Safety Alert: A Canadian tourist died after a reported accidental shooting during a barbecue picnic near Phabeni Gate in South Africa’s Kruger National Park; a private tour guide was arrested as police investigate. Festival Tourism Boost: MTN Bushfire 2026 in Malkerns drew about 23,000 festivalgoers, and post-event figures show rising arrivals and accommodation occupancy across Eswatini. Border & Visitor Guidance: eSwatini’s Foreign Affairs ministry reiterated support for Emaswati travelling in South Africa and warned against unofficial “helpers.” Immigration Enforcement: The first group of 84 convicted foreign nationals is expected to leave Eswatini soon, pending South Africa transit visas.
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