AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTaiwan Ties: King Mswati III thanked Taiwan for donating two helicopters and training Eswatini pilots and technicians. At Taiwan’s National Day celebrations, he also reaffirmed the countries’ long-standing ties and Eswatini’s support for Taiwan’s international participation. Power Supply: Coal mining at Lubhuku has yet to begin, while studies continue on a proposed thermal plant. Eswatini remains heavily reliant on imported electricity, which cost E2.096 billion in the year to March 2025. Quarry Damage: Residents say blasting has damaged about 250 homes in Mpolonjeni and parts of Mahwalala, with cracked walls, broken windows and falling ceilings reported. Transport Costs: Operators say the approved 25% fare increase falls short as fuel costs have risen 59% since the last adjustment. Youth Jobs: Applications are open until October 21 for 21 places in a government solar-installation training programme. Agriculture: An economist has urged African governments to turn commitments from the AU Seed Investment Summit in Eswatini into investment, food processing and jobs.
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