At the Eswatini International Trade Fair, the spotlight was on both local entrepreneurship and a broader vision for economic development across the African continent. The event featured Pansu Investment, a company owned by Samuel Kumalo that specializes in handmade wooden chopping boards and soap. His work showcases the kind of local enterprise that is a vital part of community economies.
The trade fair also served as a platform for the Township Economic Commission in the G20 Business Council (TECSA). A representative for TECSA, identified as Kamising, explained the organization’s primary mission: to support the township and rural economy. Kamising noted that TECSA’s presence in Eswatini was to gain insights from a country that is led by royalty and has successfully established itself as a hub of development.
Looking to the future, TECSA is planning to meet with King Mswati III to discuss how the organization can help drive development in Eswatini, focusing on key areas like infrastructure, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. TECSA is also working towards a broader goal of expanding from a South Africa-based organization to a global one, with a strategic emphasis on growth throughout Africa.
