AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCross-Border Travel Update: With South Africa’s June 30 immigration deadline looming, travellers entering South Africa via the Oshoek Border Post from Eswatini are reporting tougher questioning and shorter stays—some getting as little as seven days instead of the usual 30—while Eswatini-side processing remains quicker. Renewable Energy Investment: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has secured a R3 billion deal to build a 300MW solar power plant in Eswatini with Chinese firm CHiNT Electric, using a 120-hectare site allocated by King Mswati III, as the kingdom pushes to cut reliance on imported electricity. Tourism & Spotlight: Cape Verde’s historic FIFA World Cup run is drawing global attention, with tourism highlighted as a key beneficiary—also putting Eswatini’s name in the spotlight as part of the same World Cup qualifying group. Local Events: The Standard Bank Luju Festival has been launched for August, with headliners including Shwi Nomtekhala, Zola 7 and Nasty C, plus Eswatini’s Chef Sive featuring in culinary workshops.
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