BY BANELE MAGONGO
MBABANE – Eswatini Government has demonstrated its commitment to improving access to electricity by granting two Electrification Schemes about E1.6 million.
This was revealed yesterday (Wednesday, July 17, 2024) during lighting-up homes for rural communities Project by the Ministry Natural Resources and Energy and Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC).
The Sukumani Sambe Rural Electrification Scheme, under Shiselweni 1 Inkhundla, received a grant of E1 million, which will benefit 16 households. In addition, the Mlamula Rural Electrification Scheme was also awarded a grant of over E600 000, which will be used to bring electricity to 36 households.
It is stated that EEC and the Ministry conduct informative sessions for beneficiaries of rural electrification projects funded by the Network Reinforcement and Access Project (NRAP).
Chairman of Mlamula Rural Electrification Scheme Lihle Msibi, expressed gratitude towards the Eswatini Government for the financial support given to the community to facilitate the installation of electricity. The chairman highlighted the positive impact that the Government’s monetary assistance would have on the lives of people in the area, expressing appreciation for the Government’s commitment to improving the quality of life for the community through the provision of essential services such as electricity.
Msibi expressed that each household in the community was originally expected to pay E17 000 for the installation of electricity. However, with the assistance provided by the Government, the community members would now receive the service without having to bear the financial burden.
In a gesture of appreciation, the chairman implored the government to continue providing similar support to other constituencies, highlighting the positive impact that such aid had on the development of communities across Eswatini.
