AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSADC Summit Watch: South Africa will host the 46th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit in Durban on 17 August, kicking off its chair tenure under a theme focused on resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation. Police Accountability: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini responded to Senate President Lindiwe Dlamini’s serious claims about alleged unlawful police conduct linked to civil suits worth E15 million, saying police should be left to do their job without interference. Electricity Tariffs: Natural Resources and Energy Minister Prince Lonkhokhela says the Eswatini Electricity Company is within its rights to apply for tariff adjustments every two years, citing a 2012 agreement and Eswatini’s heavy reliance on imported power. Trade Deal Momentum: India and SACU signed Terms of Reference to restart talks on a Preferential Trade Agreement, with negotiations expected to begin within a month and cover eight areas, including goods and customs procedures. Climate Risk: Eswatini faces elevated drought risk as El Niño conditions strengthen, with warnings for water, agriculture, health and energy planning. Business & Events: The 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair (28 Aug–6 Sep) targets 70,000+ attendees, while Park and Chill returns to Matsapha this Saturday.
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