EFT Reporter

2024 elections to influence global economy significantly

Minister of Economic Planning and Development Dr Thambo Gina. By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Ministry of Economic Planning and Development’s Macroeconomic Analysis and Research Unit has released its 2024 Quarter 1 economic…

Anticipated increased food, oil prices to fuel inflation in 2025

By Bahle Gama Economic BulletinInflation in 2025 is forecasted to rise in line with the anticipated higher food prices as well as the expected higher oil price pressures in the…

Eswatini’s journey to energy self-sustainability

By Bahle GamaThe country seems to be well prepared for the outcome of the contract between Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) and Eskom ending in 2025.This has been made visible through…

‘BIRDS’ TRULY DESERVE THE LEAGUE GLORY!

The dearly departed Mbabane Swallows Chairman Victor ‘Maradona’ Gamedze uttered these immortal words against the backdrop of the Ingwenyama Cup 2017 1-0 triumph over army side Young Buffaloes in a…

U.S. Embassy calls for applications on prestigious Humphrey Fellowship

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Embassy of the United States of America in Eswatini has announced the commencement of the competition for the 2025-2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, inviting prospective candidates to…

Refreshed Kia Sportage GT-Line Plus Shines

Prashirwin Naidu SOME may remember the first-generation 1993 Kia Sportage; its lacklustre design and poor safety ratings were major concerns then. However, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage is sumptuous like good…

UNFPA urges collective effort to combat gender-based violence

By Siphesihle DlaminiThe United Nations Population Fund is calling for a concerted and collective effort to combat Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. UNFPA Officer in Charge, Margaret Thwala-Tembe,…

Institutions warned against threatening ESHEC CEO’s life

By Bahle GamaEswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) CEO Dr. Lorreta Mkhonta is allegedly receiving threats from institutions of higher learning that have not been complying with the regulator’s standards.ESHEC was…

New Central Bank Complex to inject E1 billion into economy

How the complex will look like once doneBy Delisa ThwalaHis Majesty King Mswati III says the first phase of the headquarters will be completed in 36 months The state-of-the-art axillary…

What Africa need to do to benefit from Globalization

By Thokozani MazibukoGlobalization, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is not a new phenomenon, it may be defined as the increasing interaction among, and integration of, the activities especially…