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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Eswatini’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, has taken center stage in Belgium this week as he attends the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers meeting. The high-level assembly, hosted at the historic Egmont Palace in Brussels, brings together key global leaders to deliberate […]
The Eswatini Standards Authority (Eswasa) has invited businesses, industry players, and policymakers to its Standards Seminar 2026, themed “Unlocking Export Markets for Local Business through Standards and Quality Compliance.” The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, 01 April 2026, from 07:00 to 10:00, and will be streamed live on Eswasa’s official Facebook page. The power-packed half-day […]
Mbabane – The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, has welcomed a delegation from Viettel Global Company, a leading Vietnamese multinational with investments across Africa and beyond. The team, led by Mr. Tran Van Tra, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister to discuss potential avenues for collaboration and investment in the […]
Siphofaneni, Eswatini — A wave of local economic upliftment has swept through Siphofaneni following the official opening of a new Hungry Lion franchise, which has already employed twenty Emaswati. The announcement was made by the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the fast-food chain’s expansion into […]
Manzini, May 16, 2025 – The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, officially inaugurated the preparations for the 57th Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) today at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre. Organized by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA), this year’s fair is themed “Digital Transformation 2.0: Creating Business Networks.” In his […]
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: # Investor/Company Sector Project Description Value Status 1 Ubombo Sugar Ltd. Agriculture & Energy Expand sugar mill to absorb additional cane from LUSIP II; add biomass cogeneration […]
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 […]
MEBARANE — The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Trade has released its annual report for the 2024/25 fiscal year, indicating robust expansion across multiple sectors. Presenting the report at a press briefing, Minister for Commerce, Industry, and Trade, Mnangko Kumota highlighted a surge in new business registrations, strengthened trade partnerships, and notable progress in e-commerce. […]
HLATIKHULU – In a move hailed as a significant contribution to reducing unemployment, the retail giant Shoprite has opened its fifth store in the Shiselweni region. During the official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Hlatikhulu, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade Manqoba Khumalo applauded the company for its active role in job creation and economic development across […]
MBABANE, [Date] — In a move set to strengthen economic ties between the Kingdom of Eswatini and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), both nations have signed a milestone agreement designed to protect and promote mutual investments. The accord, hailed by officials as a significant step toward bolstering investor confidence, covers key areas such as dispute […]
In a significant development for the town of Pigg’s Peak, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has officially opened the new Spar and Tops stores, marking a milestone in local economic development. The inauguration event also served as a platform for the Minister to announce the construction of a state-of-the-art textile factory, further […]
MBABANE – Eswatini’s exports to the United States have witnessed a significant surge, with processed fruits and nuts leading the growth trajectory, according to data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC). The year-by-year imports from Eswatini to the United States have shown a notable increase, largely attributed to a remarkable 56.9% rise in processed […]
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