Agriculture

Water tariff hike: did MPs consult with emaSwati?

By Bahle GamaThe Eswatini Consumer’s Forum has questioned what informed the decision to approve a yearly 4 per cent water tariff hike by Members of Parliament (MPs).On October 30, 2024,…

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Over 1000 suspicious transactions recorded

Neal RijkenbergBy Delisa Thwala The Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit (EFIU) continued to receive Suspicious Transaction reports (STR).These reports from accountable, recorded 1,229 for the period of July to September 2024.…

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Eswatini economy faces ripple effects of South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak

SBy Ncaba NtshakalaThe Eswatini economy, which is heavily intertwined with the South African market, faces potential challenges as the Republic of South Africa (RSA) grapples with a series of Foot-and-Mouth…

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EU, ITC expands market access for local MSMEs at EITF 2024

By Lwazi DlaminiThe European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) collaborated to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2024 Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF). This initiative,…

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E2 Million Grant for Environmental Protection

By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Government of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, has announced that applications are now open for a significant E2 million grant aimed at supporting…

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Minister Neal unveils IFMIS project name: UMSEBE is the dawn of transparency in Eswatini’s public financial management

By Ncaba Ntshakala The Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has recently unveiled a new era of transparency and efficiency with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), now officially named…

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Natural Resources spends E10 million on water supply

By Delisa Thwala The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy has revealed in their quarterly report that they have spent E10 million on the Construction of rural water supply schemes…

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PM denounces leaks as a well-planned strategy to cause global economic resentment towards Eswatini

By Siphesihle DlaminiPrime Minister Russell Dlamini provided insights into the ongoing investigation surrounding the leaks from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit (EFIU). The Prime Minister asserted that the unauthorized dissemination…

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EWADE projects to create close to 4,000 jobs in 2024/25 financial year

By Thokozani MazibukoIn a significant announcement aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and employment, the EWADE (Eswatini Water Agricultural Development Enterprise) has projected an impressive sales target of E51,728,460.00 for the…

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ESCCOM makes E43.4 million in revenue

By Delisa Thwala Revenue for the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) the period under review which is, April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024, was E43.4 million. This information is contained…

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