- 15 September 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini eyes coffee cultivation growth
By Siphesihle DlaminiPrime Minister Russell Dlamini has highlighted the significant potential of coffee cultivation to transform Eswatini’s economy, signalling a strategic shift toward expanding this agricultural sector.Speaking about his recent…
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- 4 September 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini government extends input subsidy programme for 2025/26 farming season
By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Government of Eswatini, through Minister of Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka, has announced the continuation of the Input Subsidy Programme for the 2025/26 farming season.This initiative demonstrates the government’s…
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- 4 September 2025
- EFT Reporter
E1bln spent by Eswatini importing Maize and Beans
Eswatini spends nearly E1 billion annually importing white maize and beans, according to the National Maize Corporation (NMC), which has unveiled a turnaround strategy to reduce the country’s dependence on…
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- 4 September 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini secures E250mln tractor Loan
By Delisa Magagula The Ministry of Agriculture has announced a breakthrough initiative to address Eswatini’s long-standing shortage of tractors, with the government securing a E250 million loan from the United…
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- 12 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Agriculture could rise to 15% of the GDP – EIPA
By Thokozani Mazibuko As Eswatini approaches 2030, the nation’s economy is projected to continue its path of diversification, with significant growth in both agricultural outputs and manufacturing sectors such as…
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- 4 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Why Parliament’s thumbs up for the E5.2 bln Strategic Oil Reserve Facility marks a defining moment for Eswatini
A New Dawn for the Energy Sector: PULSE OF THE WEEK …With Siphesihle Dlamini We live in an era where global energy instability and economic uncertainties have left many developing…
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- 21 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
South Africa wants $100 a barrel oil before selling more crude stocks
South Africa will wait for global oil prices to rise to around $100 a barrel before selling more of its strategic crude reserves, a senior energy official told Reuters. The…
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- 21 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Inyatsi group boasts near billion-dollar turnover, half-led by women
By Delisa Magagula Addressing the Eswatini Investment Conference, Maloma Colliery CEO Jabu Shabangu began by stating that it was a profound honour to be present and to discuss the vital…
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- 13 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Government commissions E135 mln Pigg’s Peak Factory
By Ncaba Ntshakala The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has officially commissioned the construction of a factory shell in Pigg’s Peak valued at an impressive E135 million.…
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- 12 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
EWADE remits E517mln to government in taxes
EWADE CEO Samson Sithole By Lwazi Dlamini The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise has not only expanded its footprint across the country but has contributed a staggering E517 million…
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