AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewable Energy Investment: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has secured a R3bn deal to build a 300MW solar power plant in Eswatini with China’s CHiNT Electric, using a 120-hectare site allocated by King Mswati III—aimed at boosting local electricity supply and cutting reliance on imports. Tourism & Border Travel: With South Africa’s June 30 immigration deadline looming, travellers entering via Oshoek Border Post report tougher questioning and shorter stays (sometimes as low as seven days), while Eswatini-side processing remains quicker—creating extra border trips and potential disruption for visitors. Regional Tourism Pressure: South African township tourism is already seeing cancellations and revenue drops ahead of the June 30 protests, with operators warning the uncertainty could linger well beyond the demonstrations. Governance Watch: Eswatini’s PM Russell Mmiso Dlamini defended the EMCU commission of inquiry, saying it was properly gazetted and mandated to investigate financial and governance failures. Diplomatic Tensions: A report says Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s controversial visit to Eswatini drew condemnation from mainland China, highlighting the kingdom’s unique role as Taiwan’s last African ally.
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