Africa-Press – Eswatini. For years, residents and entrepreneurs in the Kukhanyeni Inkhundla have battled with deteriorating road infrastructure that crippled local commerce and investment.
Now, with the long-awaited construction of the Lugaganeni–Luve Road officially commissioned by His Majesty King Mswati III, communities under the Inkhundla are filled with renewed hope for growth and prosperity.
The Bucopho for Nkiliji, Simo Magagula, has expressed deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mswati III for answering what he described as a “longstanding cry” of the people.
He said the poor state of roads in the area had not only isolated communities but had also forced many small and medium enterprises to shut down due to the high cost of transportation and logistical challenges.
“Many small businesses struggled and subsequently closed due to the bad state of the roads,” Magagula lamented. “Public transport operators often refused to service the area because vehicles would get damaged easily, and as a result, goods could not move freely.”
The Bucopho noted that the new road, which will stretch from Lugaganeni to Luve at a cost of just under E400 million, represents more than a physical link it is a lifeline for economic revival.
“We are looking forward to having textile firms and shoe-making businesses in this constituency,” he said. “Our people are hardworking, and this development gives us hope that investors will finally look our way.”
The new road is expected to ease access to markets, schools, and health facilities, significantly improving the quality of life for rural residents who have long been cut off from major economic centres.
The improved road network will also attract more investors seeking affordable land and labour in the growing Kukhanyeni region.
The construction company contracted for the project, has already begun groundwork. Company officials have assured that local employment will be prioritised throughout the construction phase, a commitment warmly welcomed by area leaders.
“This project is a sign that development is truly reaching the grassroots,” said Magagula. “We thank His Majesty for his leadership and for ensuring that rural areas like ours are not left behind.”
The Bucopho’s remarks capture the optimism sweeping through the area an optimism grounded in the belief that good infrastructure is the foundation upon which sustainable development is built.
As construction equipment rumbles through the once impassable roads of Nkiliji, the dust of neglect is slowly being replaced by the promise of progress.
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