Can solar power help Eswatini achieve its electrification goals?

Although Eswatini's electrification rates are relatively high, they are still a long way off 100% (the country's target for 2022). Solar power is the most viable solution for Eswatini to help meet its electrification goals and save costs down the line.

How does Eswatini meet its demand for agricultural products?

Besides subsistence production, the country meets much of its demand for agricultural products through imports from South Africa. Maize: Eswatini is a net importer of maize which is a staple food for the country. The country’s output in 2023 was approximately 85000 MT of maize while it imported approximately 38 000 MT.

Why is Eswatini expanding its production?

Eswatini is expanding its production of industrial crops such as cotton, cassava, strawberry, melons, and sunflowers to supply industry in its processing. As Eswatini is a member of multiple trade blocs, potential markets exist for these products to be exported raw or processed.

What percentage of Eswatini is forestry?

Forestry. Eswatini’s forests cover approximately 33 percent of Eswatini’s total land area, but commercial forestry constitutes only 22.6 percent of total forestry. Ninety percent of the plantations in Eswatini have forest management certification.

Does Eswatini eat wheat?

Culturally, wheat is not a staple food in Eswatini. However, because of GKoE price controls on bread and poor maize yields, people are consuming increasing amounts of imported wheat. Sugar The sugar sector is one of Eswatini’s key sectors, accounting for about 5 percent of GDP and about 20,000 jobs.

Why is Eswatini important?

Sugar The sugar sector is one of Eswatini’s key sectors, accounting for about 5 percent of GDP and about 20,000 jobs. Around 92 percent of the sugar output is exported and Eswatini fills its tariff-free export quota to the United States each year.