Eswatini’s Inaugural Investment Conference Secures Over E37 Billion in Pledges

Ezulwini, — The Kingdom of Eswatini yesterday closed its first-ever Investment Conference with resounding success, as delegates pledged more than E37 billion toward both new ventures and expansions across key sectors. The landmark event—hosted by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the International Trade Centre (ITC), and Afreximbank—drew senior government officials, institutional investors, and corporate leaders from around the globe.

Prime Minister Russell M. Dlamini thanked all participants for their “decisive belief in Eswatini’s potential,” underscoring government’s commitment to providing a “red-carpet” experience for investors.

“To all companies, investors, delegates, and participants who engaged, pitched, networked, and committed—we thank you,” said the Prime Minister. “We will remove barriers and foster partnerships that deliver long-term value. Eswatini is open for business: politically stable, strategically located, and rich in opportunity. Build with us. Grow with us. Succeed with us.”

He also extended gratitude to the AfCFTA Secretariat for highlighting Eswatini’s strategic role in Africa’s integrated market, the ITC for empowering small businesses, and Afreximbank for championing industrial financing on the continent.

With investments spanning agriculture, agro-processing, energy, manufacturing, mining, metal recycling and more, the conference positions Eswatini to accelerate economic diversification, create skilled employment, and leverage its youthful workforce. Government now moves to expedite land allocations, streamline regulatory approvals, and deploy infrastructure support so projects can rapidly transition from announcement to implementation.