EWADE featured in Forbes Africa Magazine

 


EWADE (Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise) has been  ffeatured in the April/May 2025 edition of Forbes Africa Magazine, spotlighting the Kingdom of Eswatini’s transformative strides in agricultural development and sustainable growth.

In a compelling online feature, Forbes Africa delves into an in-depth interview with EWADE’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Samson Sithole, highlighting the organisation’s pivotal role in catalysing economic and social change across the nation. The article underscores EWADE’s integrated approach—driving inclusive development through large-scale irrigation infrastructure, improved access to clean water, and a bold strategy for agricultural diversification.

At the heart of this transformation are flagship initiatives such as the Komati Downstream Development Project and the Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project (LUSIP), both of which have become cornerstones of rural empowerment and food security. Additionally, the ambitious Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Scheme is set to further secure water resources for thousands of households and farming enterprises.

Perhaps most visionary is EWADE’s concept for an Eco-City—an innovative model for sustainable living that incorporates green technologies, smart planning and energy self-sufficiency. By aligning infrastructure with ecological stewardship, the Eco-City exemplifies EWADE’s forward-thinking ethos.

Speaking to Forbes Africa, Dr Sithole reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to private sector collaboration as a key engine for development: “We are not only growing crops; we are growing communities, industries, and a future defined by resilience and opportunity.”

The broader magazine issue also shines a light on African industry giants, particularly Nigeria’s ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs, who have harnessed the potential of their land to build homegrown solutions and thriving business empires. Within this continental narrative of progress, Eswatini—through EWADE—is asserting itself as a rising force in sustainable agriculture and socio-economic transformation.

Together, EWADE and its partners are cultivating a future where agriculture is not just a livelihood, but a powerful driver of prosperity for all Eswatini’s people.

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