AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFDI & Jobs: Eswatini Quantum Works (Pty) Ltd is set to build a E600m+ aluminium and copper cable factory at the Royal Science and Technology Park in Nokwane under the Special Economic Zone programme, targeting about 200 jobs for emaSwati and export supply. Tourism & Border Activity: The MTN Bushfire Schools Festival weekend lifted arrivals to 50,403 (up 11.5% vs 2025), with occupancy rising across key towns and 32 aircraft landing at King Mswati III International Airport. Food & Trade Risk: Eswatini’s foot-and-mouth disease situation is in a declining phase, with officials saying meat exports could resume within six months via “free with vaccination” and “free without vaccination” pathways and WOAH assessment. Digital Fraud Watch: TransUnion reports suspected digital fraud in Namibia (including eSwatini) is below the global average, but scam-based tactics still drive real consumer losses. Regional Industry & Transport: Mozambique’s rail reform push calls for opening railway operations to private operators to boost logistics competitiveness—an issue that also matters for cross-border trade into Eswatini. Creative Economy: NACA 2026 shifts from just recognising artists to developing them, expanding categories to 55 under a “From Recognition to Development” theme. Retail Jobs & Growth: Eswatini Mobile backs its sales team with quarterly refresher training, reinforcing customer-first execution as the company targets growth.
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