AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVehicle Safety: The National Consumer Commission says Ford is recalling certain 2026 Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models over a transmission fault that can cause sudden loss of first gear or reverse; affected vehicles were sold in South Africa and exported to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini, and owners are urged to get free inspection and repair at authorised dealerships. Local Skills & Jobs: Eswatini’s cellphone repair training is expanding beyond correctional services, with a programme launched at Vulamasango School and plans to integrate mobile repair and entrepreneurship training into community iHubs, especially for rural out-of-school youth. Telecom Rewards: Eswatini Mobile marks nine years in the market with a grand draw on 1 August, awarding nine customers E10,000 each (E90,000 total). Regional Travel Rules: Spain has added Eswatini to its visa-free short-stay list for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, alongside other African countries including Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cape Verde and Rwanda. Economy Watch: Eswatini Sugar reports E8bn revenue for 2025/26, citing higher sales and improved operations despite tough global prices and rising costs. International Policy: India’s 2026 e-Visa list includes Eswatini, making online applications available for eligible travellers.
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