Manzini, Trade and Exhibition Centre, 18 July, 2024
Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry Manqoba Khumalo through acting Principal Secretary Cebile Nhlabatsi stated that co-operatives in the country have mobilized members' savings and deposits in the excess of E2 billion. The theme "Cooperatives: build a better future for all\" clearly defines how cooperatives sustain economic growth by also creating employment opportunities which in turn improve the livelihood of EmaSwati. The Acting PS also praised the establishment of National Co-operatives Federation of Eswatini (NCFE) which works closely with the Department of Cooperatives Development.
Chairperson of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Portfolio Committee Masiphula Mamba (R), Commissioner of Cooperatives Russell Nxumalo, acting PS Cebile Nhlabatsi and Sen. Stuckie Motsa listening attentively during presentations.
Sen. Chief Ngome Ndlangamandla (L), Sen. Linda Nxumalo, Sen. Lindiwe Ngwenya and Sen. Stukie Motsa following proceedings at the event.
Sen. Stukie Motsa (L), Sen. Lindiwe Ngwenya and Hon. Masiphula Mamba listening to Akwandze Cooperative rep. as he unpacked the services being offered.