AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation’s Economic Impact: Eswatini Air says it has injected E400 million into the economy over three years, created more than 80 direct jobs and supported tourism and local suppliers. Banking: Reported fraud losses surged 371% to E31 million across 1,392 cases, the highest annual total in a decade. Energy Costs: EEC is seeking tariff increases of 18.38% for 2027/28 and 14.68% the following year, citing power-purchase costs and past under-recoveries. Public Investment: Government had spent only 44% of its E7.8 billion capital budget by September, leaving E4.4 billion unspent at mid-year. Manufacturing: Azerbaijani businessman Emin Agalarov has pledged E1.65 billion for factories, while Eswatini Air says the country could attract manufacturers seeking to relocate from South Africa and retain US market access. Agriculture: Rising sugar prices and regional demand could lift the sector’s outlook for 2027, though higher fertiliser and fuel costs threaten food production expenses.
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