Taiwan donates Basic Solid Waste Management Plant Equipment to Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

The donation ceremony was held at Matsapha Depot on 18 October 2017.

Speaking at the hand-over ceremony, Ambassador Thomas Chen said,“As we are all aware, solid waste that is not properly collected and disposed can be a breeding ground for insects, vermin, and scavenging animals, and can thus pass on air- or water-borne diseases. That’s why solid waste management is essential to public health. These pieces of basic solid waste management equipment are going to help keep small towns clean at all times. ” HRH Prince Hlangusemphi, Minister of Economic Planning and Development and Hon. Phiwayinkhosi Mabuza, Minister of Housing and Urban Development thanked the Taiwanese government for the generous support, especially the continued support in the improvement of service delivery in the country’s local authorities. This equipment will go a long way in improving refuse collection, land clearance and solid waste management in the small towns.

HRH Prince Hlangusemphi (middle), Hon. Phiwayinkhosi Mabuza and Ambassador Thomas Chen, stand in front of some of the vehicles.

Ambassador Chen inspects the vehicles and listens to the professional introduction.