EZULWINI – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has urged investors to support Eswatini’s agricultural sector, citing its potential to reshape the country’s socio-economic landscape. He spoke this morning at the opening of the 2nd National Agricultural Investment Indaba in Ezulwini.
Dlamini identified priority areas for investment, including the supply of seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals, high-value crop production, agroprocessing, value addition, agricultural support infrastructure, research and development, agrotechnology, logistics, cold chain management, engineering services, and skills development.
The Prime Minister described Eswatini as a peaceful and stable country with investor-friendly laws and a conducive business climate. He said agriculture remains a critical source of livelihood for most emaSwati and plays a central role in reducing poverty and malnutrition.
“Future conflicts may revolve around water and food, making agriculture vital to national security,” Dlamini said.
He also highlighted the country’s governance and legislative framework, crediting the traditional system and King Mswati III’s leadership for continuity and stability. Dlamini pointed to the “Residence by Investment Bill,” which offers permanent residence to investors meeting a certain threshold, as an example of government efforts to attract meaningful investment.
The Prime Minister said the government is also developing “The Grand Plan for National Transformation,” a 30-year blueprint aimed at economic, social, and institutional transformation. Stakeholder engagement and validation for the plan are underway. Once completed, it is expected to open further investment opportunities and drive double-digit economic growth within the planning period.
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