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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>In an effort to create more jobs and improve the country\u2019s economy, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela has met the Minerals and Mines Management Board (MMB).<\/b><\/p>\n

The meeting between the parties took place yesterday at the ministry\u2019s offices in Mbabane.<\/p>\n

The parties discussed collaborative efforts in line with His Majesty the King\u2019s vision: Leveraging the mining sector as a key enabler to boost the country\u2019s economy and create numerous job opportunities.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, Prince Lonkhokhela emphasised to the MMB that Cabinet had a strong view of using the mining sector as a catalyst for boosting the country\u2019s economy and creating numerous job opportunities as also alluded to by Emaswati during the recent Sibaya.<\/p>\n

Chairman of the MMB HRH Prince Guduza has pledged full support to the minister\u2019s office and Cabinet in order to realise the objectives mentioned by the minister.<\/p>\n

The MMB has been in office since March 2021. It is established in terms of the Constitution. The MMB consists of the Commissioner of Mines, mine engineer, economist, legal practitioner and three other persons all of whom, including Chairperson, are appointed by the Ingwenyama on the advice of the minister responsible for minerals and mines.<\/p>\n

The MMB is composed of the following members;
\nHRH Prince Guduza \u2013 Chairman
\nHRH Princess Lomajuba \u2013 Member
\nMr. Jacob Mabandla Manzini \u2013 Member
\nMs Sihle Yvonne Mashaba \u2013 Member
\nMr Sibusiso Samuel Ntshalintshali \u2013 Member
\nMr Gideon Phungu Gumedze \u2013 Member
\nMr Robert Mendo Biyela \u2013 Member\/Secretary<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. In an effort to create more jobs and improve the country\u2019s economy, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela has met the Minerals and Mines Management Board (MMB). The meeting between the parties took place yesterday at the ministry\u2019s offices in Mbabane. 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