AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Investment Push: PM Russell Dlamini says Eswatini aims to exceed 1,000MW of domestic power by 2030, targeting hydropower, biomass cogeneration, clean coal and utility-scale solar with storage, while opening the sector to IPPs as developers, investors and owners—not just contractors. Local Ownership Agenda: Dlamini also urged an “Africa First” shift toward African ownership of capital, technology and enterprises, arguing sovereignty must include the capacity to feed, power and finance economies. Energy Costs Bite MSMEs: EU Chargé d’Affaires José Becerra warned rising energy costs are undermining development gains and urged smarter partnerships to protect small businesses. Fuel Price Update: Motorists face higher prices from Friday: petrol up E1.30/litre, diesel and illuminating paraffin up E1.35/litre, blamed on global supply constraints and crude price rises. Governance & Pay: Government provisionally set aside E160m for appeals linked to the 2025 public service salary review, with processing still underway after the August 31 deadline. Security: Police seized 58 illegal firearms and 509 rounds of ammunition, arresting 87 people, as September’s AU Firearm Surrender Amnesty Month begins. Youth & Community: ENYC launched a drive to strengthen grassroots youth representation, training 489 youth leaders across 59 Tinkhundla.
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