500 km of local roads to be tarred

Lobamba -The Government of Eswatini has heed to His Majesty King Mswati III call on the rehabilitation of local roads.Roads spanning about 500 km have been targeted for upgrading and these roads are spread throughout the four regions. With such initiatives, it is envisaged that economic activity will be stimulated and poverty reduced. This is because construction work also plays a crucial role in creating employment during peak activity periods thereby contributing to the reduction of unemployment.The Government has also made a provision of E390 million for roads maintenance and major rehabilitation.