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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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Obsession bags Ligwalagwala FM monthly residency

By Siphesihle DlaminiTalented DJ Obsession has secured a monthly residency at Ligwalagwala FM for September. This marks a significant milestone in his career. Obsession confirmed the residency. Starting this Friday,…

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Soars to E9.067 billion as business services and financial sector lead outflows

by Ncaba NtshakalaThe Central Bank of Eswatini’s Annual Economic Review for 2023 revealed a significant surge in the country’s import bill for services, amounting to a record E9.067 billion. This…

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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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Govt’s E12 billion projects

By Delisa ThwalaThe Covd-19 pandemic battered all sectors of the economy and saw job losses as some companies were forced to fold. Realising the impact of the pandemic and the…

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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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Coalition government policies to determine consumer confidence-Economist

By Bahle GamaThe policies that will be implemented by the coalition government in South Africa will determine the direction of the business community regionally and internationally.Eswatini Economist Thembinkosi Dube says…

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22 countries where the Rand is stronger for tourists

By Bahle GamaEvery tourist’s dream is to spend less or an amount equivalent to the currency in their home country when visiting a foreign country.However, with the exchange rates fluctuating…

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Anticipated increased food, oil prices to fuel inflation in 2025

By Bahle Gama Economic BulletinInflation in 2025 is forecasted to rise in line with the anticipated higher food prices as well as the expected higher oil price pressures in the…

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