AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiplomatic Appointments: Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has received his Letters of Credence and is set to assume duties as High Commissioner to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini, after agrément was granted. Tourism & Culture Boost: Eswatini’s Standard Bank Luju Festival has been officially launched, with last year’s edition generating E2.5 million for small businesses and this year expanding into a full two-day event for the first time, adding more opportunities for traders, designers, chefs and accommodation providers. Energy Investment: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has secured a R3 billion deal for a 300MW solar power plant in Eswatini with Chinese firm CHiNT Electric, aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity. Local Governance & Oversight: The Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) council has challenged the Prime Minister over a commission of inquiry, arguing Cabinet approval was not properly proven, as the High Court dispute continues. Regional Travel Context: Reports on South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration protests and related disruptions highlight how cross-border movement and tourism planning across the region can be affected.
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