AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGreen EITF Prizes & Eco Tourism: The 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair is giving visitors green economy-themed wins, including two Mlawula Campfire Festival glamping packages and electric scooters, as the fair pushes sustainability ahead of the Sept 25–27 festival. Umhlanga Momentum: Thousands of older Imbali maidens returned from Mpisi Farm in the fourth day of Umhlanga, with singing, dancing and a 5.9km march to Mafutseni—keeping the cultural build-up strong toward the final ceremonies. Biker Weekend in Sidvokodvo: The 33rd Swazi Rally kicks off at Riders Ranch, Sidvokodvo, bringing bikes, camping, music and high-adrenaline action for the last weekend of August. Sports & Youth Focus: Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla urged SADC public service bodies to deliver real citizen benefits, while Sports Minister Jane Mkhonta told ANOCA Zone VI reps to put young athletes first—linking sport and tourism. Illegal Gambling Probe Expands: Eswatini’s crackdown on online gambling has widened into an organised crime and international fraud investigation, with hundreds of devices under forensic examination and links alleged to officials and politicians. China Travel Advisory Sparks Pushback: China urged citizens to leave Eswatini over “rampant” cyber fraud and gambling risks; Eswatini says the advisory is unsupported and stresses Chinese nationals remain safe, with the operation tied to suspected criminal activity.
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