史瓦帝尼因將基礎設施合約授予外國企業而面臨爭議
Eswatini faces controversy over infrastructure contracts awarded to foreign firms
Updated at: June 16, 2026 at 02:00 AM
史瓦帝尼目前正處於一場重大的公共辯論中，涉及將大規模基礎設施合約授予外國企業。
Eswatini is currently navigating a major public debate regarding the awarding of massive infrastructure contracts to foreign firms.
隨著總額達一百七十點九億史瓦帝尼里蘭吉尼（E17.09 billion）的項目——幾乎占了國內生產毛額（GDP）的百分之二十——幾乎全數落入國際公司手中，當地經濟學家對於「經濟外洩」（economic leakage）發出警訊。
With projects totaling E17.09 billion—nearly 20% of the national GDP—going almost exclusively to international companies, local economists are raising alarms about 'economic leakage.'
他們主張，原本旨在促進國內成長的資金正被匯出國外，而非刺激當地經濟，而當地失業率仍是一個高達約百分之三十五的緊迫問題。
They argue that funds meant for domestic growth are being repatriated abroad instead of stimulating the local economy, where unemployment remains a pressing issue at approximately 35%.
這項爭議因缺乏競爭性的採購指控而加劇，例如位於普扎莫亞（Phuzamoya）的五十五億里蘭吉尼燃料設施，以及選擇像安吉利克國際有限公司（Angelique International Limited）這樣有全球腐敗指控歷史的承包商。
The controversy is fueled by allegations of non-competitive procurement, such as the E5.5 billion fuel facility at Phuzamoya, and the selection of contractors like Angelique International Limited, which has a history of global corruption allegations.
批評者指出，納稅人往往被迫為失敗的項目「重複付費」，儘管審計長有相關報告，但究責機制仍然薄弱。
Critics point out that taxpayers are often left 'double-paying' for failed projects, while accountability mechanisms remain weak despite reports from the Auditor General.
此外，外交利益與商業交易的交織引發了對透明度的擔憂。
Furthermore, the intersection of diplomatic interests and commercial deals has led to concerns over transparency.
儘管政府堅稱這些投資對發展至關重要，但記者和公民社會團體認為，監督缺失正在阻礙進展並扼殺必要的公眾審查。
While the government maintains that these investments are essential for development, journalists and civil society groups argue that the lack of oversight is stalling progress and silencing necessary public scrutiny.
核心問題依然是：史瓦帝尼是在建立自己的未來，還是在租借未來？
The central question remains: is Eswatini building its own future, or just renting it?
