Africa-Press – Eswatini. The official launch of the project site for the 20MW Tsamela Solar PV Plant held on December 5, 2025 in Nduma, Motshane, is generating excitement not only for its contribution to national energy security, but also for the significant economic boost it brings directly to the local population through job creation.
The project underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that major national investments translate into tangible benefits for the citizens.
Providing specific details on the project’s economic impact, Richard Gordon, Director of Anthem (the project developer), confirmed a clear timeline for local employment. Gordon announced that the construction phase, a critical period expected to last for 18 months, will commence early 2026.
The most welcome news for the local community is the sheer number of jobs being created: over 150 citizens of Eswatini are projected to benefit from job opportunities during the construction phase. This commitment to local hiring is vital, ensuring that a substantial portion of the project’s total cost, estimated at E500 000 (five hundred thousand Emalangeni), circulates within the Eswatini economy. This immediate injection of income, skills, and experience into the Motshane area reinforces the project’s role as a powerful catalyst for local socio-economic development.
The importance of the project’s local impact was strongly emphasized by national leadership. Wilton Nkambulo, the Member of Parliament for Motshane, expressed his satisfaction and pride that such a critical national asset is situated within his constituency, highlighting the anticipated employment and development opportunities.
Furthermore, during his address, Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, underscored the community’s critical role as custodians of this valuable asset, linking job creation directly to local responsibility. He urged residents to safeguard the solar plant, recognizing it as “their own project” whose protection ensures the continuation of its benefits, including local employment, for generations to come.
The 20MW Tsamela Solar PV Plant, therefore, stands as more than just a step toward energy independence; it represents a comprehensive commitment to shared prosperity, leveraging clean energy infrastructure to create valuable, immediate job prospects for the people of Eswatini. The successful execution of this project is expected to set a precedent for future renewable energy developments across the Kingdom.
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