Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Head of the Southern Africa Taiwanese Business Delegation, Mr. Lo Ching-jung, has expressed deep optimism about Eswatini’s economic potential, describing the Kingdom as one of the safest and most promising investment destinations in Africa.
Speaking at the Taiwan–Eswatini Investment Workshop held on November 11, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn in Mbabane, Mr. Lo commended Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo and his ministry for their invaluable support in facilitating the event. The forum, attended by Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Eswatini His Excellency Jeremy Liang, Members of Parliament, Senators, and business leaders, aimed to strengthen trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Mr. Lo said the visit followed discussions earlier this year between His Majesty King Mswati III and Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Lin Chia-Lung, during which His Majesty had requested Taiwan’s assistance in identifying industries suitable for development, creating industrial linkages, and attracting investment. He explained that the delegation’s mission was to explore these opportunities and to review progress on the Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park (TIIP), which is expected to boost Eswatini’s industrial diversification.
The delegation, organised in collaboration with the Africa Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ATCC), comprised representatives from Taiwan-based businesses operating across South Africa and Lesotho. Mr. Lo expressed gratitude to the members for their commitment and support towards expanding investment prospects in Eswatini.
He noted that Eswatini’s low crime rate and political stability made it an attractive location for international investors. Citing a report by the Eswatini Financial Times, he said the Kingdom had been ranked among Africa’s safest nations in the Numbeo Crime Index 2025, adding that visitors could enjoy a peaceful and secure environment.
Highlighting the country’s strong economic performance, Mr. Lo said Eswatini’s growth rate was projected to reach 6% in both 2025 and 2026, driven by robust public and private investment. He added that the Kingdom’s young workforce and favourable US tariff policy — which places Eswatini’s exports at only 10% — made it highly competitive within regional and international markets.
Mr. Lo said the investment workshop, facilitated by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) and Business Eswatini, would provide valuable insights into the nation’s business climate and open doors for partnership.
Concluding his remarks, he reaffirmed Taiwan’s longstanding friendship with Eswatini, which spans over half a century, and expressed confidence that the collaboration would lead to new opportunities and mutual prosperity.
“We believe this workshop will spark meaningful cooperation and contribute to Eswatini’s continued economic growth,” he said.
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