- 16 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini 2025/26 budget increases by 11% to E32.61 billion
By Bahle GamaMinister of Finance in Eswatini, Neal Rijkenberg, presented a landmark budget for the 2025/26 financial year, amounting to a substantial E32.61 billion, marking a significant increase from the…
Read More- 12 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Why members should celebrate ENPF conversion
The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) has announced plans to convert its provident fund into a pension fund.The conversion is set to benefit members by providing them with a more…
Read More- 12 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
PSAs Support Conversion of ENPF But…
By Thokozani MazibukoThe conversion of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) into a national pension scheme has received the endorsement of Public Sector Unions (PSAs), albeit with a crucial caveat.…
Read More- 10 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini Inflation Forecast revised up for 2025
By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Eswatini Inflation Forecast 2025- 2027 has been revised upwards, now expected to hit 5.25 per cent, up from the previously anticipated 4.87 per cent.This revision follows a…
Read More- 10 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Tariff reduction to 8%: Govt heeds HMK’s call to alleviate financial burden on emaSwati
By Bahle GamaThe reduction in the electricity tariff from 14.6 per cent to 8 per cent is the government’s response to His Majesty King Mswati III’s call to have emaSwati…
Read More- 7 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
‘Eswatini Arts Summit A Catalyst for Empowerment and Economic Growth’
Minister of Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, recently lauded the Eswatini Arts Summit as a pivotal event for the nation’s artistic community. The summit, attended by a diverse…
Read More- 7 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Minister Nzima necessitates the creation of job opportunities for youth
By Siphesihle DlaminiMinister of Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Eswatini. His remarks come in…
Read More- 5 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
King’s call could propel Eswatini among Africa’s best healthcare systems
by Ncaba NtshakalaHis Majesty King Mswati III’s call for affordable and inclusive healthcare signals a transformative shift that could position Eswatini among the African nations with the best healthcare systems.…
Read More- 5 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
King calls for affordable and inclusive healthcare for all emaSwati
by Ncaba Ntshakala His Majesty King Mswati III has called for an improved and affordable healthcare system that ensures every LiSwati has access to quality medical services, regardless of their…
Read More- 2 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Threat of PEPFAR funding halt could reverse gains in HIV and TB response in Eswatini
By Siphesihle DlaminiThe potential freeze on PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) funding, which was an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, could…
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