AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Prime Minister Russell Dlamini says Eswatini wants to exceed 1,000MW of domestic power by 2030, cutting import reliance and boosting energy security, while inviting investors to build the sector as long-term owners—not just contractors. Energy Costs: The EU warns rising power prices are eroding MSME competitiveness and urges smarter, practical energy solutions that make business sense. Fuel Prices: Motorists brace for higher costs as petrol, diesel and paraffin prices rise from Friday, driven by global supply constraints and crude price pressure. Economy Watch: Eswatini’s GDP hit E96.6bn in 2025 with 4.8% real growth, led by a stronger services sector. Governance & Jobs: Government provisionally set aside E160m for public service salary review appeals, while Commerce pushes MSMEs to move from survival to growth and competitiveness. Youth & Community: ENYC launches a drive to strengthen youth representation, training 489 leaders across 59 Tinkhundla. Sports: Mbabane Highlanders thrash Mbabane Swallows 4-0 in the derby, and Netball Eswatini budgets E200,000 for the men’s Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi. Public Safety: Police seize 58 illegal firearms and 509 rounds of ammunition during the AU amnesty period. Regional Links: Deputy PM Thulisile Dladla returns from Zambia with a message of peace and prosperity for the Zambian people.
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