By Delisa Thwala
His Majesty King Mswati III toured and unveiled a bottle-creating factory.
Power Pack Africa has invested about E50 million to provide packaging solutions for businesses in Eswatini and is looking to grow into phase two of the factory.
The huge factory located in Matsapha has employed close to 60 emaSwati and plans to add the number as they expand further.
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Power Pack Africa is a company that aims to fulfil customer requirements, to provide high-quality products. They manufacture preforms and bottles.
His Majesty when addressing the staff and guests said he was happy to see the dominance of emaSwati at the factory, especially at a time of machines and robots.
“This is a good programme for localization, and we are happy it’s a time when jobs are scarce to find. I had met this family once in Taiwan and they told me about this factory. I’m happy to see and unveil the result,” said His Majesty.
He further said, he has been made aware of the talks on the expansion of the factory which ideally means more jobs for locals.
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“A factory for boxes is coming soon, I do believe the people involved here will nature the job and expand it for future generations. I wish to see more people being hired,” said the King.
Alan Chang, the owner of Power Pack, said their goal is not only to supply Eswatini but all regions in Africa. He said the bottles they make so far include vinegar bottles, cooking oil bottles, water bottles, and more.
His Majesty was given three cows as gifts by the Chang family, to this the King said he was grateful.
