Mpaka Explained

Mpaka is a town in eastern central Eswatini in western Lubombo District. It lies about northwest of Siteki on the MR3 highway. It has a defunct coal mine,[1] though some corporate entities are looking into re-starting coal production in the area[2] which continues to be controversial.

Transports

Mpaka has one of the main railway stations in the country, serving as a connection between the Goba railway (Siphofaneni-Mpaka-Mlawula) and the Komatipoort railway (Mpaka-Mananga). It is connected to the MR3 highway.[3]

External links

-26.412°N 31.78°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samantaray . Sunayana . 2021-01-04 . Is coal the right move for Eswatini’s Energy Masterplan? . 2024-11-30 . The Vegan Review . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2021-10-05 . Magni Investment Holdings’ subsidiary granted Eswatini prospecting licence African Mining Market . 2024-11-30 . en-ZA.
  3. Web site: Mbuyisa . Cebelihle . Reopening eSwatini’s controversial Ngwenya Mine . 2024-11-30 . City Press . en-US.

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