AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Travel Update: The US Embassy in Mbabane will stop routine visa applications for Eswatini nationals, sending applicants to the US Consulate General in Johannesburg for appointments and fees. Festival & Tourism: The Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival is set to run as a bigger two-day event, with thousands expected and a strong line-up of regional music, food, fashion and culture. Community-Impact Stays: Acacia Africa’s report says 72% of its accommodation partners deliver measurable traveller impact, highlighting Eswatini’s Mlilwane Rest Camp and its traditional beehive huts, village walks and chiefdom visits. Energy for Visitors: EEC has launched Feed-in Tariffs for Embedded Generation, letting solar customers sell excess power to the grid from 1 August 2026—good news for future off-grid and lodge-style developments. Safety & Integrity: PM warns that human traffickers are using AI, social media and fake jobs to scam victims, urging careful verification before travel or employment. Refugee Travel Docs: Eswatini issued 77 machine-readable travel documents to recognised refugees to support business, study and leisure travel.
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