AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism & Finance Pulse: Eswatini’s business borrowing is rising, with Central Bank of Eswatini data showing credit to businesses up 3.2% month-on-month and 9.8% year-on-year to E13.2 billion in May/June 2026, led by agriculture and forestry, plus growth in distribution and tourism lending (Econ Boost for Tourism: tourism-related firms are among the sectors getting more bank support). U.S. Deportations & Tourism Risk: Eswatini’s role in receiving U.S. “third-country” deportees is drawing fresh international human-rights scrutiny, with Amnesty alleging abusive arrangements—an issue that could affect visitor confidence and the country’s global tourism brand (Reputation Watch: human-rights concerns now sit alongside wildlife and culture in how outsiders may judge Eswatini). Travel Policy Signals: Namibia has updated its visa-on-arrival list (121 countries/territories), while Nigeria is reportedly excluded—useful for regional travellers planning trips (Regional Travel Update: visa rules are shifting across southern Africa). Sports & Leisure: FNB Eswatini and the Sunshine Tour unveiled a record E2.5m prize pool for the 2026 FNB Eswatini Challenge (Aug 11–15 at Ezulwini Golf and Country Club), a potential boost for sports tourism (Events Calendar: a major mid-August draw for visitors).
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