By Khulile Thwala
Business is open in Eswatini. This is as the African Alliance Group of Companies and The Select Group of Companies hosted His Majesty King Mswati III for a tour of their upcoming projects and operational facilities.
Present during the tour were Emakhosikati, Emazinyane and bantfwabenkosi. Dignitaries who were also present included African Alliance founder Tony de Castro, EMI Gate Holdings Director HRH
Fatima, African Alliance Partner Sthofeni Ginindza, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo, among others.
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The tour, initially comprised sod turning at the Old Trade Fair, where His Majesty was shown the artist’s impression of the proposed mega Manzini mall which will be developed by Nthoese Development. The tour further moved to the Manzini Golf Course where the group of African Alliance Group of companies will be developing the Manzini Arch, which is proposed to be a state-of-the-art shopping complex.
The King’s tour signified the official opening of the facilities owned by the African Alliance group of companies. The King further toured Matsapha Link, which is under African Alliance, where he toured KFC and further praised the staff for their good service.
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His Majesty further experienced a five-star shopping experience at Pick n Pay at Matsapha Link, where he was led by Pick n Pay Regional Manager Mario Fernandez around the premises, detailing what the hypermarket has to offer.
His Majesty completed his all-day tour at Malkerns Square where a state banquet was hosted.