MBABANE – A national stakeholder consultation on the Investment and Trade Promotion Bill was held on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA), drawing input from industry leaders, government officials, and business stakeholders.
The session, hosted in Mbabane, forms part of the ongoing process to shape a modern and efficient legal framework for investment and trade in the Kingdom. Representing the EIPA CEO, Sibusiso Mnisi said the bill is aimed at driving economic transformation and long-term development.
According to Mnisi, the proposed law is the result of an extensive review of current legislation governing investment and trade. He said the process identified gaps that needed alignment with international standards and Eswatini’s global obligations.
He explained that the draft legislation is intended to make Eswatini’s economy more competitive and transparent, offering an attractive platform for both domestic and foreign investors. The bill also seeks to enhance the country’s ability to participate in regional and international markets through strengthened export frameworks.
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