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SWAZIS FIRST DEMOCRATIC FRONT CONDEMS 14% ELECTRICITY TARIFF HIKE

By Anele Dlamini

, 4 February 2025

MBABANE: The Swazis First Democratic Front (SFDF) has strongly criticized the recent electricity tariff hike of 14.67% for 2025/26 and 10.91% for 2026/27, calling it an "inconsiderate" move that further burdens ordinary citizens and businesses already struggling under economic pressure.

The party has warned that the tariff increase will severely impact workers, many of whom have not seen salary increases anywhere near 14%. The party highlights that unemployed citizens, who still rely on electricity, will also bear the burden of these rising costs. Furthermore, businesses already affected by the suspension of U.S. funding may be forced to retrench more workers, adding to the economic crisis.

The SFDF also accused the government of “window-dressing” the issue, citing previous assurances by the Prime Minister that tariffs would not rise due to the struggling economy. "It is apparent that this was just one of their usual window-dress campaigns to brainwash emaSwati," the party stated.

It further dismissed the so-called "Public Hearings" by the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) as a waste of consumer time and resources, arguing that public input was ultimately ignored.

The political party urged all Swazis to unite against what it calls “continued oppression,” emphasizing that access to affordable electricity is a fundamental right. "We shall not rest until we attain freedom in this noble land of our forefathers," said Comrade Sihle Nxumalo, Sikhiya Youth President, in a passionate call for action.

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