Eswatini attracts E1.85 billion in new investments
The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority facilitated projects expected to create 147 jobs.
Eswatini attracted E1.85 billion in new investment projects and E170 million in expansion projects during the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. These projects are expected to support 147 jobs once at full capacity. The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) facilitated these investments, according to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade’s Second Quarter Performance Report.
The report, covering July to September 2026, was presented under Minister Manqoba Khumalo. EIPA also conducted five outward investment promotion missions to Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Zambia. Cumulative potential export orders increased to E3 million, and the authority supported six additional exporters.
EIPA launched the buyeswatini.shop platform, which onboarded 29 sellers and recorded 40 transactions. The Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre website and digital booking platform were also completed. The Registrar of Companies registered 790 companies, including 637 Emaswati-owned businesses.
Why it mattersEswatini attracted significant new investments and expansion projects, creating potential jobs and boosting export orders.