Sector Breakdown – How E37 Billion in New and Expansion Projects Will Transform Eswatini

In Eswatini’s inaugural Investment Conference, 11 cornerstone projects totaling E37 billion were unveiled. Below is a sector-by-sector look at the investments set to drive growth and job creation:

Key Takeaways by Sector:

• Agriculture & Agro-processing: E13.2 billion in expansions at Ubombo Sugar and RES Corporation promise higher yields and value-added production, while African Food Security’s new facilities will strengthen food-value chains.
• Manufacturing & Textiles: Big Bend Textiles’ E4 billion investment and Kellogg Tolaram’s Phase 2 upgrade will modernize local processing capabilities, creating skilled jobs.
• Energy & Mining: Magomba Mining’s integrated approach to anthracite extraction and renewable power, backed by Voltalia and Sturdee Energy’s combined E1.2 billion in solar projects, underscores Eswatini’s pivot toward a low-carbon future.
• Finance & Services: FZ Capital’s SEZ and offshore banking hub, plus African Alliance Group’s mixed-use developments (E13.3 billion), signal growing confidence in Eswatini as a regional finance and real-estate centre.
• Recycling & Sustainability: Nsimbi’s E1 billion metallurgical recycling plant will boost circular-economy efforts, reduce import dependence, and create green-tech opportunities.

Next Steps:
Government has pledged fast-track approvals, dedicated infrastructure corridors, and targeted skills-training programs—ensuring these projects translate into tangible economic growth and over 10,000 new jobs in the coming years. With these foundation investments in place, Eswatini is poised to chart a new chapter of diversified prosperity.