AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoSACU Trade Pressure: Botswana’s repeated bans on South African fruits and vegetables are being flagged as protectionism that clashes with SACU’s free-trade purpose—hurting regional farmers and raising costs for Botswana consumers, with calls for tighter coordination instead of blanket blocks. Azerbaijan–Eswatini Mining Push: In Baku, Eswatini’s King Mswati III met AzerGold’s chairman, and a mining MoU was signed covering geological exploration, data sharing, lab testing, feasibility studies, and joint working groups—while the king also urged SOCAR and mining firms to back Eswatini’s planned strategic oil reserve. Arts & Culture Momentum: ENCAC launched nine-month interim committees to register and formalise national arts associations, aiming for stronger governance and sustainability. Energy Security Watch: With Middle East tensions rattling fuel markets, Eswatini is building a strategic oil reserve for about two months and seeking investment and supply partnerships. Local Courts & Business Strain: A rape case saw E50,000 bail granted for a pupil, while businesses report mounting pressure from rising costs and uncertainty.
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