By Mbongeni Ndlela
ANGOLA – Eswatini is open for investment, and it offers more than just opportunity, it offers peace, stability, and connectivity. This was the firm message delivered by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini during a high-level dialogue at the US-Africa Summit currently underway in Luanda, Angola.
Addressing global leaders and investors during the panel discussion on “Strengthening US-Africa Collaboration in the Agri-Food Sector,” Dlamini positioned Eswatini as a strategic partner for investors, particularly from the United States.
“Our location gives us direct access to the ports of South Africa and Mozambique, which is crucial for exports,” he told the panel. “But more importantly, Eswatini has long enjoyed peace and political stability, making it one of the most secure environments for doing business in Africa.”
The Premier also highlighted the country’s extensive investment in infrastructure, emphasizing that modern road networks now connect every part of the Kingdom. “It’s easier to get to any corner of the country via tarmac roads,” he noted. “This level of infrastructure ensures smooth operations for agribusiness and other sectors looking to scale.”
His remarks were delivered alongside those of other high-profile leaders, including Ethiopia’s President H.E. Taye Astike Selassie and Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister H.E. Robert Beugré Mambé. Yet, it was Eswatini’s unique selling points, its peace, logistics network, and readiness for investment, that stood out as compelling advantages.
The summit provided a platform for African leaders to present their visions for inclusive growth and sustainable food systems, with the Eswatini delegation making it clear that the country is ready to collaborate and thrive in global markets.
As global eyes turn toward Africa’s next economic success stories, PM Dlamini’s confident representation of the Kingdom underscored a clear message: Eswatini is not only stable—it’s strategically positioned, investor-ready, and open for meaningful partnerships.
