AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSACU Fiscal Pressure: The World Bank projects Eswatini will run one of Africa’s biggest fiscal deficits in 2026, with spending forecast to outstrip revenue by 5.2% of GDP and debt rising to 47.9%—a gap the budget says will be bridged through borrowing. Youth & Social Strain: The State of the Youth Report 2026 flags 56% youth unemployment and heavy alcohol use, linking weakened family support, poverty and joblessness to rising youth crime and substance abuse. Biodiversity Return: Cheetahs are back in Eswatini after 35 years, with four animals reintroduced to Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve as part of a regional restoration effort. Governance for Growth: Tourism and Environmental Affairs has appointed the first Ezulwini Palazzo board, aiming to strengthen oversight and boost jobs and investment. Event Rules: EEMPA says promoters must get permits before hosting international acts, to improve safety and coordination. Green Innovation in Agriculture: The Eswatini Solutions Marketplace 2026 is calling for local climate-smart and productivity solutions, including ways to cut post-harvest losses and improve value addition. Regional Trade Reform: SACU leaders gave Masilela a mandate to implement a “re-imagined” agenda focused on customs modernisation and regional economic resilience.
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