In agriculture, it’s easy to focus on the visible — the machinery in the fields, the steady movement of haulage, the precision of planting lines. But long before the first machine starts, the real work has already begun. It starts with people.
Read MoreThe week opened with pre-employment medical examinations, a non-negotiable step to ensure that every employee deployed to site is medically fit for the demands of the harvesting environment. These aren’t routine formalities—they are a frontline safeguard against risk in physically intensive conditions where endurance, alertness, and overall health directly impact both safety and productivity.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, 17 March 2026, the atmosphere at UMOBA’s premises in Big Bend reflected both anticipation and opportunity, as a large number of job seekers gathered from as early as 08:00. The occasion marked another important step in preparation for the 2026 harvesting season, which is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026.
Read MoreAgriculture remains one of the most important sectors in the country, contributing roughly 6–8% of Eswatini’s GDP in recent years. The sugar industry alone — the backbone of commercial farming — contributes about 5% of national GDP and supports more than 16,000 jobs, making it one of the largest private-sector employers in the country. With sugarcane production reaching over 5.3 million tonnes annually, the scale of agricultural operations requires reliable machinery and transport to keep production moving from field to mill.
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