How is the Swazi government advancing its energy infrastructure?

In collaboration with private entities and foreign aid programs, the Swazi government is taking crucial and necessary steps to advance its energy infrastructure and deliver power to the 17% of the population (more than 200,000 people) living without it.

How can the Swazi government re-electrify emerging economies?

Through hands-on investment and partnerships with private corporations, the Swazi government exemplifies how emerging economies can electrify their populations with cutting-edge renewable energy technology. There is still much work and foreign investment can accelerate the process.

What does the Swazi energy pledge mean?

This pledge signifies a crucial step toward Swazi energy independence, bridging the stark urban-rural economic divide and promising new employment and educational opportunities. The commitment is more than a superficial gesture.

Will Lurco coal Eswatini re-establish mining at Mpaka?

Lurco Coal Eswatini was granted a prospecting licence for coal resources at Mpaka and it was indicated that various studies would be undertaken to re-establish mining, but to date no development of the project has been recorded. The minister of Commerce announced that a mining license had been issued for the Mpaka Coal Mine in March 2022.

Why does Eswatini need a wind turbine?

These initiatives showcase the government’s endorsement of investments toward long-term economic growth and providing the impoverished with the resources they need to thrive. While wind energy production in Eswatini is negligible, the country’s mountainous regions hold immense potential for installing wind turbines.

Where are the remnants of the cableway from Swaziland to Barberton?

The remnants of the cableway that transported asbestos from Swaziland to Barberton can still be seen along the Saddleback Pass between Barberton and the Oshoek border post. Diamonds were located in the Ehlane area near the Dokolwayo kimberlite pipe, but no active mining has taken place since its closure in 2006.