MBABANE – June 4, 2025
Government has kicked off the development of Eswatini’s first National Electric Mobility Policy, a major step toward greener and more sustainable transportation.
The policy was launched on Tuesday at an inception workshop led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, with Principal Secretary Lindiwe Mbingo welcoming partners from Fichtner Engineers of India and local firm Computronics Systems. The two consulting firms have been appointed to guide the country in crafting a full-scale framework for electric mobility.
The move is part of Eswatini’s commitment under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, where the country pledged to shift to cleaner technologies as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
The new policy will look into various aspects of electric transportation, including how to replace petrol and diesel-powered vehicles with electric ones. The consultants will prepare a strategy that includes regulatory reform, legal frameworks, infrastructure needs, and incentives to support adoption.
Mbingo told stakeholders that the project goes beyond reducing emissions, saying it holds the potential for job creation, energy security, business opportunities, and improved public health through cleaner air in cities.
Over the next nine months, the consultants are expected to assess the country’s readiness, identify structural gaps, and design an action plan tailored for Eswatini’s local context. The goal is to establish a fully supportive ecosystem that will allow the electric mobility sector to grow sustainably.
The policy will also contribute to national priorities outlined in Eswatini’s Development Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the areas of affordable energy, sustainable cities, and climate action.
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