Month: January 2021

Introduction

King Sobhuza II ascended to the throne on 20 December 1921. He led his people during the Colonial era and showed unwavering support for the British during the course of the Second World War: post-war projects created by the Commonwealth Development Corporation included the establishment of the Mhlume Sugar Estates which were meant to help …

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Foreign Trade & Investment

Reliable and affordable electricity and internet remain key priorities for government in order to stimulate private sector growth and productivity, the Minister declared, to which end government intends to expedite national plans for promoting the local production of electricity and to ensure that end-users are the primary beneficiaries of Eswatini’s burgeoning cyber-scape. He said that …

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Tourism

Unmissable experiences in Eswatini recommended by Lonely Planet’s experts include: •             Watching a crash of almost a dozen wild rhino bathe, lounge and drink at one of the many secluded waterholes within Mkhaya Game Reserve •             Spotting zebra, eland, wildebeest, warthog and more while on a short stroll, day hike or challenging multi-day trek in …

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Healthcare

His Budget Speech continued with the affirmation that significant investment has been made by government and development partners in the health sector during the COVID-19 response. Major investments were said to include: •             Repurposing of the National TB Hospital in Manzini •             Construction of oxygen plants at the Luke Commission and Lubombo Hospital •             Installation …

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Free Primary Education (FPE) – also referred to as ‘State-funded education’ – was introduced in all of Eswatini’s public primary schools a little more than a decade ago. The Finance Minister in his 2022/23 Budget Speech referred to the FPE initiative as being viewed as a “consolidated programme, aimed at creating a conducive environment that …

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