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Eswatini Air’s Zimbabwean deal to boost tourism

Eswatini Air’s plane arriving at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. By Ntombi Mhlongo “We have arrived”! This was a bold statement made by the Minister of Tourism…

First Finance’s gross loan portfolio increases to E1 billion

The company has seen an increase in its loan book. By Khulile Thwala First Finance Company, a subsidiary company wholly owned by FINCORP has assisted emaSwati with a total of…

African countries to trade in local currencies instead of Dollars under AfCFTA

The Dollar By Khulile Thwala The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is striving for the usage of local currencies in trade among countries in the continent. Secretary General of…

SADC solicits partners to bolster disaster risk coordination

SADC Logo By Khulile Thwala The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has solicited partners in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The partnership, which will bolster…

Women are under-represented in the construction industry

Women are said not to be represented enough in the construction sector. Stories by Phephile Motau Women are underrepresented in the country’s construction industry, according to a report by the…

Contractors must improve financial management- EBA

Attendees of the workshop by the Construction Industry Council (CIC). By Bahle Gama Eswatini Bankers Association (EBA) CEO Zakhele Lukhele has advised contractors, especially small ones, to improve their financial…

248 SMEs, farmers empowered to bolster export trade

Some of the people and businesses that have benefited from the initiative. By Phephile Motau A total of 45 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and 203 farmers throughout the country…

WFP’s E23.2m boost for smallholder farmers

Small hold farmers working the land. By Khulile Thwala The World Food Programme (WFP) has noted that smallholder farmers, particularly, women, have enhanced capacities to sustainably produce and supply structured…

Locals get free exhibition opportunities at Food Taipei

Traders and exhibitors at the Food Taipei Trade Show By Bahle Gama Traders and exhibitors are encouraged to attend and exhibit their products at the Food Taipei Trade Show for…

Eswatini’s attractiveness to potential tourists linger

Promoting tourism in Eswatini. By Bongiwe Zwane-Maseko Eswatini continues to attract international interest from potential tourists around the globe due to its unique positioning, rich cultural heritage, and picturesque landscape.…