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Eswatini struggles to develop electricity self-reliance


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Issue 472 - 09 Nov 2022 - By Tonderayi Mukeredzi | 4 minute read

Heavily reliant on neighbouring South Africa for almost everything, including most of its electricity, Eswatini is trying to become more economically independent, but poor governance, heavy state involvement and political unrest are inhibiting its potential.

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