The government of eSwatini says its nationwide business inspections are aimed at enforcing existing laws and are not targeting any particular nationality. The Ministry of Commerce says more than 3 200 businesses have been inspected, with 69.4% found to be non-compliant.

This follows the adoption of a recommendation by eSwatini’s Parliament giving foreign-owned businesses operating unlawfully 12 months to regularise their operations or face closure. The government says the exercise is intended to strengthen regulatory compliance and expand economic opportunities for emaSwati.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Benjamin Simelane, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of eSwatini Business Community.

The government of eSwatini says its nationwide business inspections are aimed at enforcing existing laws and are not targeting any particular nationality. The Ministry of Commerce says more than 3 200 businesses have been inspected, with 69.4% found to be non-compliant.
This follows the adoption of a recommendation by eSwatini&rsquo;s Parliament giving foreign-owned businesses operating unlawfully 12 months to regularise their operations or face closure. The government says the exercise is intended to strengthen regulatory compliance and expand economic opportunities for emaSwati.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Benjamin Simelane, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of eSwatini Business Community.

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