Region
Swaziland

Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing

Summary:

The relatively new floriculture sector is expanding fast, and given Swaziland’s conducive climatic conditions, the profitability of the investment is given.

Contact
Zizwe Vilane

Email
vilanez@sipa.org.sz

Tel
+268 404 0470/2/3/4
Fax
+268 404 3374

Project: Flower production

Location: Lamgabhi

Summary: The Swaziland Investment Consortium (SICO) is seeking investors to grow and export cut flowers and foliage. SICO has acquired 20 hectares of land, and more is available. The site for the project has four micro-climates, good soils and is close to an international airport. There are good roads and plenty of water for irrigation.

Documentation: Pre-feasibility study is available

Type of investment: Equity

Investment size: US$10-15-million.

Investment structure: To be negotiated

Breakeven point: Four years

Incentives: 10% corporate tax, duty free importation of agricultural equipment and fiscal incentives.

For further information contact the Swaziland Investment Promotion Authority(SIPA).

Zizwe Vilane, Director: Foreign Direct Investment
Email: vilanez@sipa.org.sz