The Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini says Government is committed to giving women an equal chance in all spheres of life especially in business. He says young female schoolchildren should have role models to look up to.
The Prime Minister was speaking at the Swaziland Business Woman of the Year Awards which he said recognizes the contribution that women are making in business and inspires others to emulate them.
The Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini says Government has invested a lot in irrigation development which has not been used to its full potential.
The Prime Minister was speaking at the National Maize and Vegetables awards ceremony held at the Mphophoma Centre where about 60 farmers were awarded for a good yield.
The Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini says Swaziland is a democratic country where all citizens above the age of 18 regardless of status, creed or gender can stand for election and be voted into Parliament.
He decries the bad press that the Kingdom continues to receive saying it might be based on simple ignorance and sidelining of facts.
The Minister of Finance Hon. Majozi Sithole hopes that the unfavourable economic conditions in the EU will quickly be resolved before the adverse effects are spilled over to the rest of the world particularly the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU).
The Minister was speaking at the 27th SACU Council meeting held at Ezulwini.
The Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini has hailed the Swaziland International Trade Fair 2012 as a resounding success.
The Prime Minister says the Trade Fair indeed showcased Swaziland as “Africa's New Promise.” The event which attracted scores of both local and international exhibitors was held at the Mavuso Trade Centre from August 31 to September 10.