AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAirport Investment: ESWACAA’s Airport City and Special Economic Zone plan targets E12 billion in investment and 20,000 jobs by 2037, with local SMEs earmarked for 40% of addressable spending. Skills and Jobs: Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation awarded 82 workers certificates recognising workplace experience, opening a route to consideration for permanent roles. Agribusiness: Newly listed AGSPAC reported a E752,948 loss in its first 18 months, citing start-up and listing costs as it assesses farm-sector investments. Farmers are also being urged to track income and expenses to understand whether their operations are profitable. Infrastructure: Updated environmental and social assessments have advanced AfDB-backed plans for the Ethemba Dam and water-transfer tunnel, though approvals are still needed before construction. Local Industry: The government is developing a joint purchasing framework to help leather businesses secure production materials. Meanwhile, a report put foreign firms’ registered construction work at E6.13 billion in 2025/26—though this is not government spending alone. Services: Palazzo’s international events are creating opportunities for local tourism businesses, including transport, security, interpretation and entertainment providers.
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