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Information Package for Gbr-Future Leaders Summit Hosted by Swaziland INFORMATION PACKAGE FOR GBR-FUTURE LEADERS SUMMIT HOSTED BY SWAZILAND YOUTH SUMMIT DETAILS Date: 29 June 2019 Venue: The Royal Swazi Convention Centre Time: 08H00 – 16H00 ABOUT THE VENUE The Royal Swazi Spa is situated at Ezulwini Valley and it has a Conference Centre which provides for a great variety of functions, ranging from boardroom meetings for 20 delegates, conferences for up to 600 delegates and formal dinners for 560 guests. The centre consists of four venues which are totally self-contained, with a reception lobby and two pre assembly areas. The Auditorium The Future Summit will be held at the main auditorium which accommodates 505 delegates. The venue consists of a revolving stage which is ideal for a vast range of events such as product launches, theatrical presentations, international conventions, fashion shows and even theatre productions. ABOUT ESWATINI On the 19th April 2018, His Majesty King Mswati III renamed Swaziland to Eswatini meaning “Land of the Swazis”. Eswatini is the last monarchy in sub-Saharan Africa and considered to be “The Royal Kingdom”. It is surrounded by South African provinces and the country of Mozambique on the east side. Eswatini is the smallest country in the southern hemisphere, but has no shortage of cultural attractions and natural sites. The close proximity of the towns in Swaziland makes the Kingdom of Eswatini the perfect travel destination. Its picturesque hills and ever-flowing rivers are just some of the natural wonders to be seen. The forests, game parks and nature reserves are in abundance because this country has so much nature and wildlife to offer. The Swazi culture is very unique and the inhabitants are therefore very proud of their traditions. Economy Eswatini's economy is diverse, with agriculture, forestry and mining accounting for about 13% of GDP, manufacturing (textiles and sugar-related processing) representing 37% of GDP and services – with government services in the lead – constituting 50% of GDP. Title Deed Lands (TDLs), where the bulk of high value crops are grown (sugar, forestry, and citrus) are characterised by high levels of investment and irrigation, and high productivity. About 75% of the population is employed in subsistence agriculture upon Swazi Nation Land (SNL). In contrast with the commercial farms, Swazi Nation Land suffers from low productivity and investment. This dual nature of the Swazi economy, with high productivity in textile manufacturing and in the industrialised agricultural TDLs on the one hand, and declining productivity subsistence 1 agriculture (on SNL) on the other, may well explain the country's overall low growth, high inequality and unemployment. Eswatini's economy is very closely linked to the economy of South Africa, from which it receives over 90% of its imports and to which it sends about 70% of its exports. Eswatini's other key trading partners are the United States and the EU, from whom the country has received trade preferences for apparel exports (under the African Growth and Opportunity Act – AGOA – to the US) and for sugar (to the EU). Under these agreements, both apparel and sugar exports did well, with rapid growth and a strong inflow of foreign direct investment. Education The University of Eswatini (UNISWA), Southern African Nazarene University and Swaziland Christian University (SCU) are the institutions that offer university education in the country. A campus of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology can be found at Sidvwashini (Sidwashini), a suburb of the capital city Mbabane. Ngwane Teacher's College and William Pitcher College are the country's teaching colleges. The Good Shepherd Hospital in Siteki is home to the College for Nursing Assistants. The University of Eswatini is the national university, established in 1982 by act of parliament, and is headquartered at Kwaluseni with additional campuses in Mbabane and Luyengo .The Southern African Nazarene University (SANU) was established in 2010 as a merger of the Nazarene College of Nursing, College of Theology and the Nazarene Teachers College; it is in Manzini next to the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital. The SCU, focusing on medical education, was established in 2012 and is Eswatini's newest university. It is in Mbabane. The campus of Limkokwing University was opened at Sidvwashini in Mbabane in 2012. The main centre for technical training in Eswatini is the Swaziland College of Technology (SCOT) which is slated to become a full university. It aims to provide high quality training in technology and business studies in collaboration with the commercial, industrial and public sectors. Other technical and vocational institutions include the Gwamile Vocational and Commercial Training Institute in Matsapha , the Manzini Industrial and Training Centre (MITC) in Manzini, Nhlangano Agricultural Skills Training Center, and Siteki Industrial Training Centre. In addition to these institutions, the kingdom also has the Swaziland Institute of Management and Public Administration (SIMPA) and Institute of Development Management (IDM). SIMPA is a government-owned management and development institute and IDM is a regional organisation in Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini, providing training, consultancy, and research in management. North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management is a sister school of SIMPA. The Mananga Management Centre was established at Ezulwini as Mananga Agricultural Management Centre in 1972 as an international management development centre offering training of middle and senior managers. 2 ENTRY INFORMATION Passports & Visa Information A full passport valid for at least three months is required for entry into Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). For tourist visits, visas are NOT required by citizens of most Commonwealth countries, the USA, Japan, most European Union countries and certain other countries. Tourist or business travellers are allowed to visit Eswatini for up to 30 days. Following this you can apply for a further 30-day extension at the Ministry of Home Affairs. If staying for longer than 60 days, you will need to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP). Please use the Visa Checker, and refer to your nearest Eswatini diplomatic mission if required, from which visas for any nationality can be obtained. To see whether or not you need a Visa to enter Eswatini you can go to www.thekingdomofeswatini.com/visa-guide NOTE: For nationalities that DO require visas to visit Eswatini, these visas can NOT be obtained on arrival at any Eswatini border post, but must be organised in advance from one of Eswatini’s Missions Abroad. How to Apply For a Swazi Visa They are dealt with in the Ministry of Home Affairs Visa & Citizenship department or alternatively with the country’s foreign missions and Swaziland representative in your country or the nearest one to you. Visa Upon Arrival This is done after the host or tourist made an undertaking to the Chief Immigration Officer that the tourist would not be able to make a visa application prior to his/her travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Requirements for Visa Application (Mbabane) 1. Completed Visa application form 2. Cover Letter from host/tourist 3. Valid passport-with at least three months before reaching the date of expiry. 4. Proof of Residence by host (A copy of Temporal Residence Permit) Visa Fees In The Kingdom Of Swaziland 1. Single entry (3 months): E80. 00 2. Multiple entry ( 3 months): E300.00 3. Multiple entry (6 months): E700.00 4. Multiple entry (9 months): E1000.00 For visa letters, kindly email Ms Lihle Mabuza on [email protected] 3 LANGUAGES SiSwati is a Bantu language of the Nguni Group, spoken in Eswatini and South Africa. It has 2.5 million speakers and is taught in schools. It is an official language of Eswatini, along with English, and one of the official languages of South Africa. English is the medium of communication in schools and in conducting business including the press. CURRENCY Eswatini's currency, the Lilangeni, is pegged to the South African Rand, subsuming Eswatini's monetary policy to South Africa. Customs duties from the Southern African Customs Union, which may equal as much as 70% of government revenue, and worker remittances from South Africa substantially, supplement domestically earned income. ATM machines are readily available. CLIMATE The climate of Eswatini varies from tropical to temperate. As with most countries in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere with December being mid-summer and June mid-winter. On average, temperatures in June may reach a maximum of 22° and at least around 8° degrees, and for this reason Excellences are advised to bring warm clothes. FOOD & DRINK When catering for yourself, experiencing local markets and stalls is a great way to pick up cheap good quality food as well as tasting local delicacies and dishes. Ensure all food is thoroughly washed and cooked well though. In more remote locations where cultural influence is high, African staples such as stew and pap (a traditional porridge made from ground maize) are great things to try. Meat is generally available across tourism establishments in Eswatini. Animals are generally slaughtered for food. In this regard, stews made with spiced chillies including tripe, offal, hooves, trotters can be enjoyed. Eswatini also has many artisan food producers including Eswatini Kitchen – a specialist in making jams, sauces, chutneys and more. Eswatini is also home to its very own chilli production with Black Mamba Chilli, and in the northern town of Bulembu, Eswatini produces it’s very own honey! Other popular foods include pumpkin, beans and rice, where available. Sweet potatoes are widely cultivated and sorghum is farmed in some areas. Fruits include many tropical varieties in season, such as mango, guava, paw-paw, banana and avocado, which grow freely around most homesteads. The best time for most fruits is the late rainy season, from December to March. Restaurants are mainly found in the larger, more central towns such as Mbabane and in more tourist focused areas such as the Ezulwini Valley.
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