AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul for Africa: The US Department of State says routine visa processing will stop at 25 African missions from 1 August 2026, including Mbabane and Durban. Applicants will use designated regional hubs instead, while embassies stay open for emergencies and Americans’ services. Local Impact: For Eswatini residents, this means more travel for routine visa interviews and applications, with the US citing tighter security screening and lower costs. Energy Opportunity: Eswatini’s EEC will roll out embedded generation feed-in tariffs from 1 August, letting approved solar owners sell excess power to the national grid. Transport Recall: Toyota Urban Cruiser owners are warned of a faulty fuel gauge that could show more fuel than available; affected vehicles (including units exported to Eswatini) will be inspected at no cost. Public Service Hiring: Government plans to fill 757 vacant posts this financial year, with Education and Commerce getting the biggest shares.
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