AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Investment: Eswatini is pushing regional partnerships to attract investment ahead of its second Investment Conference (July 29–31), with the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority urging early alignment between governments, business and investors. Power Supply: Electricity generation in South Africa fell 9% year-on-year in May, while distribution also dropped in several provinces—an ongoing reminder of how tariff and supply pressures ripple across the region. Renewables Push: The Tsamela solar PV project in Hhohho (20MW) is set to cut reliance on imports, with about 150 jobs during construction and an estimated E400m+ cost. Big Solar Deal: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo secured a R3bn, 300MW Eswatini solar project with Chinese firm CHiNT Electric, after receiving Eswatini citizenship and a diplomatic passport. Telecom Leadership: MTN Eswatini has confirmed Jerry Soko as CEO from July 1, after his acting stint helped restore momentum. Governance Watch: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini defended the EMCU commission of inquiry in court, citing alleged maladministration and financial irregularities. Youth & Culture: A Thembelisha pupil won a national Siswati letter-writing contest, earning a chance to represent Eswatini internationally.
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