His Majesty King Mswati III says the Kingdom is determined to achieve deeper economic integration with SADC countries and to improve intra-regional trade by removing impediments that discourage trade among the regional countries.
The King was speaking at the opening of Swaziland International Trade Fair 2014, currently being held at the Mavuso Trade Centre in Manzini.
The Hon. Prime Minister Dr Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini says the United States Peace Corps programme is of great benefit to the Swazi people because the volunteers work mainly in under-served communities and with out of school and in school youth.
The Prime Minister was speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 37 Peace Corps volunteers who will serve in all four regions of the Kingdom of Swaziland.
The Hon. Prime Minister Dr Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini says the current Government Administration has set itself challenging targets in the area of public service delivery.
He says resources that are needed to achieve that will have to come from faster economic growth. The Prime Minister was speaking at a KPMG cocktail function held at the Royal Swazi Sun hotel.
The Minister for Education and Training Phineas Magagula says Government will continue to invest more in early childhood education as it is vital in boosting the country’s education sector.
The Minister of Health Sibongile Simelane says her Ministry is engaged in a robust strategic planning process aimed at uplifting the local health sector to first world standards.
The Minister was speaking when receiving a donation of hospital equipment and donation from the Republic of China on Taiwan.