Find Out More About Bulembu

The Village of Bulembu is a magnificent village,blessed with natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Located in the scenic Highveld in the North-West Swaziland, Bulembu was originally built to support an extensive Chrysotile mining operation, the Havelock Mine, which operated between 1938 and 2001. Over the years an impressive infrastructure was developed to support a thriving community of up to 10,000, including a broad range of housing, several schools, a hospital, stores, fuel stations, social entertainment and recreational clubs, in fact – all of day to day the necessities of life for the town’s many inhabitants.

Today, although the mine is inactive, the town is beginning to grow as witnessed through the population increase from 100 to 1,000 people and 300 now existing jobs within the town. Several small enterprises have been established and many houses have been renovated and are in full operation, being used by town residents, businesses, ministries and tourists. However, although this is a viable start, many in the community realize that progress is only possible if the existing
infrastructure continues to be revitalized.

Infrastructure
Bulembu has a unique advantage to support economic growth and community development through the existing critical infrastructure already in place.

• Approximately 1,200 houses.
• Industrial complex with over 5 large warehouse structures.
• 80-bed Hospital.
• 3 schools with a total capacity of 1,800.
• Recreational facilities including a sports complex, tennis courts, swimming pool, soccer fields, and a nine hole golf course.
• Three permanent police officers and twenty-four Security Guards to maintain a good
and safe environment for the residents of Bulembu.


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