AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTelecom Costs: Eswatini is flagged among the world’s priciest fixed broadband markets, with average monthly costs reported at $193.31—an issue tied to infrastructure and limited competition. Food & Livestock Exports: Eswatini’s agriculture ministry says the country is in the declining phase of foot-and-mouth disease and is pursuing WOAH assessment to regain fresh beef and game meat export access, including “free with vaccination” and “free without vaccination” pathways. Industrial Investment: Eswatini Quantum Works (Turkmenistan-linked) is set to build a new Nokwane factory under the Special Economic Zone programme, with an investment of about E640 million and an expected 200 jobs producing aluminium and copper cables for export. Trade Compliance: Commerce minister Manqoba Khumalo says government will intensify inspections after the closure of a Mbabane Chinese restaurant over alleged non-compliance, including complaints about sale of high-alcohol beverages to young people. Banking & Public Funds: MPs want government to explore using EswatiniBank to manage certain government payments and SACU receipts, while protecting the Central Bank of Eswatini’s role as banker. Citizenship & Business: Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says King Mswati III granted him Eswatini citizenship and a diplomatic passport, citing plans tied to infrastructure and energy investment.
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