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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>MANKAYANE residents are hopeful that the king\u2019s visit to the area will bring tremendous change to the infrastructure and business.<\/b><\/p>\n

Even residents from neighbouring communities are excited about the king\u2019s birthday being celebrated in Mankayane.<\/p>\n

Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Bhekibandla Vilakati said he was happy for his community.<\/p>\n

He thanked God that after a very long time, they would get the opportunity to spend time with the king.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very happy, we will get to see the king this year after a very long time in history, we are blessed as Mankayane residents and we will always treasure the visit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Vilakati said he was hopeful they would be great improvement in their community in terms of infrastructure because roads would be upgraded in preparation for the King\u2019s birthday.<\/p>\n

He said residents from Mankayane would come in the numbers to celebrate with the king.<\/p>\n

Mahlangatja MP Mguciso Dlamini said the king\u2019s visit would see businesses being resuscitated because many people would sell different products during the birthday celebration.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusiness owners will generate a lot of profit because they will be able to sell to a big audience during the big day,\u201d said Dlamini.<\/p>\n

The MP said it was good news that the King would celebrate his birthday in Mankayane, because where the Kings steps, things change for the better.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am without doubt that things will positively change in Mankayane because the King is paying a visit after a long time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said the King\u2019s visit would be a huge blessing to members of the public because they would get the opportunity to unite in the presence of His Majesty and celebrate with him.<\/p>\n

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