Matsapha – His Majesty King Mswati III has crowned Duncan Dlamini, Director of DJD Investments (Pty) Ltd trading as DJD Pork, as the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year. The honour comes with a brand new bakkie valued at over E600 000, sponsored by FNB Eswatini.
The prestigious ceremony was held last night, where His Majesty urged the nation to continue uplifting young entrepreneurs whose businesses are helping drive the Kingdom’s economic growth. The King reminded business leaders that prosperity depends on innovation and the determination of the private sector.
“As we gather here today, each of us plays a vital role in advancing the Kingdom’s economy,” His Majesty said. “I encourage all business people to make full use of this opportunity to address their challenges and find solutions that will foster progress. Tonight, we witness the continued growth of entrepreneurs across the Kingdom, which is truly inspiring. The future of our nation is indeed bright.”
Other winners recognised at the ceremony included Sibongile Simelane of Benguni Handicrafts, who won the National Outstanding Street Vendor award, and Cebsile Dlamini of Busy Hands Visual Art, who took home the National Outstanding Handicraft Business title.
Khethukulunga Msibi of Lawn Craft Investments was named National Outstanding Start-up Business, while Nomcebo Dlamini of the Network of Businesswomen with Disability received the award for Outstanding Business Owned by a Person with Disability.
Gugu Magagula of Grow Pure Farm Produce was recognised as the National Outstanding Youth-Owned Business, and Thabile Nsibande of Impero Investments t/a Haven Guard Security won the National Outstanding Women-Owned Business category.
Fortune Maseko of Fortune Piggery earned the National Outstanding Agribusiness title, Malibongwe Xaba of Ehome Africa was celebrated for running the National Outstanding Green Business, Nozipho Thorne of Mongi Botanical won the National Most Innovative Business award, and Majaha Nkambule of Red Apple Technologies received recognition as the National Most Techno-Savvy Business.
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