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ESWADE SMLP to pump in over E30m to transform 560 emaSwati’s lives from 3 chiefdoms

By Sifiso Sibandze In collaboration with the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the government will invest over E30 million in the construction of…

Minerals discovery opens opportunity for investors to unlock mining sector

By Ntombi Mhlongo The discovery of four major minerals in the Manzini and Hhohho regions has presented an opportunity for the private sector to invest in mining. The discovery of…

Taiwan banking experience required in Eswatini – HMK

Stories by King’s Office Correspondents in Taipei Taiwan The development of Eswatini’s financial sector should be central to the country’s investment drive. This is because investment requires a highly developed…

Taiwan drone manufacturing company wants to set up in Eswatini 

BY King’s Office Correspondents TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Republic of China (Taiwan) drone manufacturing company, Geosat Aerospace, and Technology Founder and Chairman Dr. Chang-Fang Lo, told His Majesty King Mswati III…

Eswatini’s E27bn NDC nominated for climate change awards

By Phephile Motau Eswatini NDC has been shortlisted in four categories in the first-ever African NDC Investment Awards. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) embody efforts by each country to reduce national…

Transnet strike: Acute shortage of basic commodities including food and fuel to hit Eswatini

By Khulile Thwala As the Transnet strike in South Africa gains momentum, a shortage of basic commodities including fuel, raw materials for manufacturing and food is looming large. With the…

Soaring food prices to catapult 259,000 Emaswati into a food crisis

By Phephile Motau The rising food commodity prices are expected to leave more people in a food crisis between now and March 2023. This is according to the Eswatini IPC…

Eswatini Bank empowers small businesses in business development

By Phephile Motau Eswatini Bank has exhibited its passion for the development of micro, small and medium, enterprises (MSMEs).The bank on October 11, hosted an MSME Business Forum where business…

Petrol price rise warning after OPEC oil output cut

By Khulile Thwala Some of the world’s top oil-producing countries have agreed to cut the amount they export in a decision expected to raise petrol prices around the world. Members…

‘Govt must be flexible to declare a state of emergency on fertiliser shortage’

By Phephile Motau Agriculture stakeholders want the government to have flexible legislation to allow them to declare a state of emergency on the fertiliser situation in the country. A state…