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By Lwazi Dlamini
Eswatini Bank’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive economy has been demonstrated by the close to E1 billion investment strategically channelled into the SMME, Agri-business and Corporate sectors.
This was revealed by the Bank’s Board Chairman Dumisani Mahlinza during the Projects tour with members of the media this week.
In a brief speech at Siteki’s Espinho Restaurant, Mahlinza said the bank is committed to growing its investment in Eswatini.
“Over the past three years, the bank has made a significant contribution to the Kingdom’s economic development. We have invested close to E1 billion across key sectors of the economy.
These investments have been strategically channelled into the SMME, Agri-business, and Corporate sectors—demonstrating our commitment to building a resilient and inclusive economy,” Mahlinza said.
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He added: “In this respect, our investment strategy is firmly aligned with the national development agenda. We will be prioritising high-impact sectors that are key to driving economic growth and sustainability—these include, Energy, Tourism, Distribution, and Food Security.
We believe our support in these sectors can catalyse broad-based and long-term value.”
Mahlinza said in recent years, the focus has been on stabilisation and strengthening the foundations of the bank.
“This has not been easy. We have faced numerous challenges along the way, to which our customers can attest. We believe these challenges are behind us; as we are now entering a deliberate period of growth,” he added.
Mahlinza said their strategy is anchored on key pillars, including:
Digital Transformation – this is aimed at improving service delivery and customer experience.
Green Finance – to support climate resilience and environmentally sustainable projects. We aim to support our clients protect their investment against climate change and ensure a sustainable future.
SMME Development – to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation. This is an existential imperative for people
Financial Inclusion – ensuring that more citizens have access to quality financial services
He stated that these pillars reflect their purpose-driven approach to banking—one that places people, progress, and the planet at the heart of what they do.
“Finally, allow me to end my remarks by thanking the media for their attendance today and also helping us tell our story. We value our longstanding relationship with you and look forward to strengthening this partnership as we continue to deliver on our mandate,” he said in conclusion.
Eswatini Bank Managing Director Dr. Nozizwe Mulela said as part of celebrating the 60 years of Excellence and Impact, it offers the bank an opportunity to reflect on the journey and share some of the success stories that illustrate the real impact of our investments.
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“The projects you will see over the next two days whose total value is approximately E150 million, represent just a snapshot of the many sectors and communities we have supported over the decades.
They demonstrate our enduring commitment to national development and economic empowerment,” the MD said.
