Manzini, Eswatini's second-largest city, is the commercial and industrial hub of the country. Originally a trading post in 1885, it became a township in 1898 and a city in 1994. Located on the MR3 road, it is close to the industrial town of Matsapha. Manzini hosts the Swaziland International Trade Fair. The city features a mix of informal settlements and upscale neighborhoods.