• #111 (no title)
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • COVID-19 Coronavirus Global Data
  • Home 3
  • Job Dashboard
  • Jobs
  • Log In
  • Post a Job
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Reset Password
  • Sign Up
  • Tenders
  • test
Friday, December 1, 2023
Independent News
  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Global Data
  • News
    • Local
    • South Africa
    • Africa
    • World
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Markets
    • Finance
    • Businesses
    • World Economy
  • Technology
  • Travel
    • Travel News
    • Hotels
    • Domestic Tourism
    • Health
    • Home and Garden
    • Motoring
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • Local
    • Upcoming Events
    • International
    • Celebrity News
    • What’s On
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Tenders
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • Legend Corner
    • International Sports
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Tennis
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Golf
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Global Data
  • News
    • Local
    • South Africa
    • Africa
    • World
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Markets
    • Finance
    • Businesses
    • World Economy
  • Technology
  • Travel
    • Travel News
    • Hotels
    • Domestic Tourism
    • Health
    • Home and Garden
    • Motoring
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • Local
    • Upcoming Events
    • International
    • Celebrity News
    • What’s On
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Tenders
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • Legend Corner
    • International Sports
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Tennis
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Golf
No Result
View All Result
Independent News
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

E1.5 million worth of goods shipped to Dubai Expo

Nhlanhla Ngwenya by Nhlanhla Ngwenya
July 30, 2021
in Business, Economy
4 min read
0
E1.5 million worth of goods shipped to Dubai Expo

Minister of Tourism Moses Vilakati posing for a photo with the Dubai Expo team

Mbabane: The Kingdom of Eswatini on Thursday shipped goods worth over E1.5 million which will be exhibited at the Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Expo provides an opportunity for Eswatini to participate and exhibit its products to over 192 countries around the world.

The shipment of goods took place in Matsapha and was commissioned by the Minister of Tourism Moses Vilakati at Seylan Freight in Matsapha. Minister Vilakati has described the products as ’emblematic of the Kingdom of Eswatini’s dynamism, diversity, and uniqueness.’

Speaking during the product shipment, the minister stated that there were 5,000 units of products and these products amount to a total of E1.5 million, which translates to 107,142 US Dollars.

The minister said in the upcoming weeks, we will be profiling the full list of traders who have submitted their products as a way of encouraging visibility for their businesses. Additionally, we will also be inviting other local businesses to submit their profiles as a way of celebrating and magnifying the vibrant creative and entrepreneurial spirit that the Kingdom of Eswatini boasts.

The Expo 2020 Dubai begins on 1 October 2021 and ends on 31 March 2022. Eswatini is joining 192 other countries & the products shipped will be for both display & retail purposes. They include leather products, handicrafts, glassware, sauces & traditional attire, among others.

The opportunity for Eswatini to participate in the Dubai expo 2020 was through a kind sponsorship by the UAE government’s generous sponsorship of 23 million Emalangeni, which assisted in the construction of Eswatini’s Pavilion, transportation of exhibition material, and the movement of some of the Eswatini’s Pavilion staff to and from Dubai. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has presented Eswatini an opportunity to establish a new market, attract huge visitor numbers and lure prospective investors from the East to establish businesses in the country in line with the Post-Covid-19 Recovery Strategy.

Speaking during the shipment the minister of tourism stated that as government they would like to thank the local traders and SMEs who responded enthusiastically and swiftly to our national call for product submissions for display and for retail in Dubai. “We would also like to express our gratitude to our team at the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority for facilitating the product acquisition with a spirit of inclusivity and for organizing the logistics to ensure that the products reach Dubai in time for the Expo.”

The country shipped over 5000 products which were from various sectors of the economy including:

  • Cosmetics from Swati Secrets
  • Glassware from Ngwenya Glass
  • Baskets from Gone Rural and Tintsaba
  • Clothing accessories, handmade jewelry made from wood material by women traders and artisans at the Manzini Market
  • Chilli sauces from Black Mamba
  • Jams from Eswatini Kitchen
  • Candles from Swazi Candles,
  • Traditional attires, beads, and emagcebesha, as well as a myriad of leather products (tingwabela), handbags, and belts
  • We also have Kellogg’s noodles and many, many more.

Participation

Eswatini’s participation in the Expo 2020 Dubai will benefit the country in the refined brand equity for Eswatini in the medium to long term as the event is projected to host over twenty-five million visitors during the six months period. Throughout the period the country will be leveraging some of the key economic sectors showcased in the EXPO which includes Tourism, Trade, Investment, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Culture.

Worth noting is that all partaking countries have been allocated slots to celebrate their National days and Eswatini has been given will celebrate its National Day on October 12, 2021. During this day the country will be expected to showcase its culture through dance and cuisine. This is another way of marketing the country and showing the world our uniqueness as a destination.

The benefits of Eswatini’s participation in this expo include:

  • An improved and positive image for Eswatini as portrayed by the international community.
  • A visible Eswatini full of peace, a safe and secure destination for tourism, and an endowed place for doing business.
  • Improved reflectivity for African and international brands of companies, products, and innovations.
  • Connect with African and other global Innovators. Technologists, Research & Development nucleus as well as technology financiers from the rest of the globe to build partnerships with our Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP).
  • Develop attainable synergies and aligning with the African Union position in the continent as far as the participation intents for the EXPO.
  • Promote tourism, trade, and new investment for the Eswatini Private Sector and global linkages.
Share5Tweet3Share1
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Bacede, Mthandeni bail application judgment reserved

Next Post

I am safe and police won’t get me – Magawugawu

Nhlanhla Ngwenya

Nhlanhla Ngwenya

Related Posts

Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head
Local Sports

Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head

November 24, 2023
The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched
Business

The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched

November 23, 2023
Minister of Commerce introduces Investors
Business

Minister of Commerce introduces Investors

November 22, 2023
Next Post
Govt must not rely on donations when dealing with matters of life and death – Gawuzela

I am safe and police won't get me - Magawugawu

Discussion about this post

ADVERTISEMENT
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Eswatini serial killer unremorseful

Eswatini serial killer unremorseful

April 2, 2020
Ministries of Finance and Commerce, Industry and Trade officials pose with CFI officials and Finance stakeholders during the launch of the Blended FinScope MSME Survey Eswatini 2023. Photo: Eswatini Government

Eswatini launches FinScope MSME survey for financial inclusion and growth

May 18, 2023
Late PM’s wife miss memorial service, will not attend the funeral

Late PM’s wife miss memorial service, will not attend the funeral

December 24, 2020
Acting PM bans all public gatherings except for funerals

Acting PM bans all public gatherings except for funerals

January 7, 2021
Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head

Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head

November 24, 2023
The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched

The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched

November 23, 2023
Minister of Commerce introduces Investors

Minister of Commerce introduces Investors

November 22, 2023
‘Unrest’ compensation blunder

‘Unrest’ compensation blunder

November 21, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

PressReleases

Inside Ecsponent: How E340m was squandered
Press Releases

ESCPONENT SAGA: Dave Van Niekerk warns MHMK Group on concerted effort to defame him

August 28, 2023

It has come to my attention that there is a concerted effort to malign, discredit and defame my name by...

Read more
Jehovah’s Witnesses ‘pursuing peace’ amid rising global tensions

Jehovah’s Witnesses ‘pursuing peace’ amid rising global tensions

August 10, 2022
New Scenarios on Global Food Security based on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

New Scenarios on Global Food Security based on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

March 21, 2022
MTN donates US$25 million to the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme

AFRICA BRAND AWARDS: MTN named most helpful private sector brand during the pandemic

May 28, 2021

Stay Connected test

  • 13.6k Fans
  • 5.1k Subscribers

Recent News

Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head

Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head

November 24, 2023
The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched

The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched

November 23, 2023
Minister of Commerce introduces Investors

Minister of Commerce introduces Investors

November 22, 2023
‘Unrest’ compensation blunder

‘Unrest’ compensation blunder

November 21, 2023


ADVERTISEMENT
Independent News

Independent News Eswatini is a registered private media house in Eswatini established in 2007 and is based in Mbabane. We are the fastest growing weekly news publication in Eswatini that seeks to publish, investigative stories that give insight and play the watchdog media role in government politics, uncovering corruption, giving business insights, technology and economic outlook in Eswatini.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

Recent News

Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head

Phila Ntimane new Rangers marketing Head

November 24, 2023
The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched

The 2022 ICT Access and Use Survey Report has been Launched

November 23, 2023
Minister of Commerce introduces Investors

Minister of Commerce introduces Investors

November 22, 2023
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2020 Independent News - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Global Data
  • News
    • Local
    • South Africa
    • Africa
    • World
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Markets
    • Finance
    • Businesses
    • World Economy
  • Technology
  • Travel
    • Travel News
    • Hotels
    • Domestic Tourism
    • Health
    • Home and Garden
    • Motoring
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • Local
    • Upcoming Events
    • International
    • Celebrity News
    • What’s On
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Tenders
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • Legend Corner
    • International Sports
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Tennis
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Golf

© 2020 Independent News - All Rights Reserved

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Fill the forms bellow to register

*By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In