- 4 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
World Bank approves E1.9 bln policy loan
By Ncaba Ntshakala The World Bank has approved a $100 million (approximately E1.9 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) for the Kingdom of Eswatini, which is the first operation in a…
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- 30 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
‘Birds’ target over E100k in ‘Big Derby’
By Chris Dlamini At least 5 000 tickets will be on sale for Sunday’s Mbabane Derby. The biggest fixture in the land, Mbabane Swallows against Mbabane Highlanders, will get underway…
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- 30 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini accomplishes self-sufficiency, rakes in E1M+ from Pig exports
By Delisa Magagula Eswatini has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, celebrating six consecutive years of pig self-sufficiency. This achievement has not only bolstered the nation’s food security…
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- 30 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini Engages Global Economic Leaders at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
By Ncaba Ntshakala The Kingdom of Eswatini has once again placed itself firmly within the global economic dialogue as Minister of Economic Planning and Development Dr. Thambo Gina delivered key…
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- 30 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
King urges Eswatini to safeguard achievements
By Kwanele Dhladhla and Thokozani Mazibuko His Majesty King Mswati III has called upon Eswatini to remain mindful of the current geopolitical developments affecting many nations worldwide as it celebrates…
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- 29 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
EWADE Targets December to Complete MNWAP Homestead Resettlement
By Lwazi Dlamini As part of the E2.6 billion Mpakeni Dam project, the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that development leaves…
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- 29 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
EmaSwati fill stadium, celebrates King’s 57th Birthday
By Thokozani Mazibuko and Kwanele Dhladhla A sea of red, green, and blue filled the King Sobhuza Memorial Stadium this morning as thousands of EmaSwati gathered to commemorate a significant…
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- 29 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
King hails economic growth, GDP growing from E1.5 bln to E70bln
By Kwanele Dhladhla and Thokozani Mazibuko At the momentous occasion of His Majesty King Mswati III’s 57th birthday celebration, which coincided with his 39 years of rule since he assumed…
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- 28 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It’s been a blessedly quiet start to the week, with President Trump more engrossed on his…
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- 25 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Finance Minister reverses 0.5% VAT hike
JUST IN: Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has reversed the decision to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) by 0.5 per cent from May 1, 2025, hardly 24 hours after Members…
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