Agriculture

China stops short of Africa debt relief as pledges more cash

By Duncan Miriri and Laurie ChenNAIROBI/BEIJING – China stopped short of providing the debt relief sought by many African countries this week, but pledged 360 billion yuan ($50.7 billion) over…

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MSMEs applaud Eswatini International Trade Fair 2024 for business growth

By Ncaba Ntshakala Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have hailed the Eswatini International Trade Fair 2024 as a positive business environment, describing it as a significant platform for growth.…

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Over E60 trillion in trade potential for Eswatini

By Ncaba NtshakalaDuring the 56th Eswatini International Trade Fair official opening, the AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene delivered an impassioned plea about the transformative potential of the African Continental Free…

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YERF approves over E1.2 mln in loans to aspiring entrepreneurs

By Siphesihle DlaminiBoost for young entrepreneurs in Eswatini!The Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund (YERF) has approved loans totalling E1,289,217, as highlighted in the Ministry of Sport, Culture and Youth Affairs’ First…

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World Bank injects E3 million to revamp collapsing UNESWA through Task Team

by Ncaba Ntshakala The World Bank has pumped an amount of E3 million to support the work of the UNESWA Task Team, which is a strategic initiative set at revitalizing…

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Eswatini produces 35-tonnes of honey annually

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Kingdom of Eswatini has reported an annual honey production of 35 tonnes, a figure that, while commendable, reveals the untapped potential in the country’s apiculture industry. This…

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Eswatini listed in African countries doing well in intra-African trade 

Intra Africa Trade By Delisa Thwala Intra-African trade fosters regional integration by fostering collaboration among African countries, resulting in the creation of common infrastructure, harmonized rules, and the removal of trade obstacles.The Kingdom…

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Prime Minister visits Minsk Dairy Plant No.1 in Belarus

The Prime Minister, Minister Mandla Tshawuka and Belarusian officials at the factory.By Ncaba NtshakalaPrime Minister Russell Dlamini has visited several places in Belarus, where he explored potential collaborations and gleaned…

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Bee farmers are stranded with honey, no market

By Thokozani MazibukoIn a disappointing turn of events, bee farmers find themselves in a precarious situation with an excess of honey and nowhere to sell it. The farmers had responded…

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E1 billion worth of Microprojects uplifting communities

By Delisa Thwala The Microprojects Programme (MPP) is making a huge impact on the lives of ordinary Swazi’s through establishing self-help infrastructure projects in the rural and semi-urban areas.Director of…

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