Economy

BUILD IT unveils 8th store

@DirektorKwenuBy Delisa ThwalaThere seems to be a glimmer of hope in the fast developing small town of Siphofaneni.Thanks to Build It who recently unveiled their 8th store in the area…

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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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23% of women are sexually harassed in the workplace

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Phila ButheleziBy Thokozani MazibukoWhile most organisations are advocating for equal opportunities for both sexes in the job space, it seems women have had more…

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Up to E100 million fine for breaching Data Protection Act

Eswatini Data Protection Authority Manager Sicelo Simelaneby Bahle GamaEntities or companies found to have breached the Data Protection Act will be liable to a fine of up to E100 million…

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Inyatsi Foundation unveiled as title sponsor of Eswatini Schools Arts and Culture competitions

Officials posing with schools representatives after the launch.by Ncaba NtshakalaInyatsi Foundation was unveiled on Friday as the title sponsor of the Eswatini Schools Arts and Culture Competitions. Inyatsi asserted that…

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Govt sets 10% growth rate target

The government wants to grow the economy by at least 10%By Lwazi DlaminiThe Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has set for itself an economic growth rate of 10 per…

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87% of Financial Inclusion has been a result of all mobile money banking services.

By Delisa Thwala Earlier this week Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi announced that through all mobile money banking services, Eswatini has surpassed its 75% financial inclusion…

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2024 elections to influence global economy significantly

Minister of Economic Planning and Development Dr Thambo Gina. By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Ministry of Economic Planning and Development’s Macroeconomic Analysis and Research Unit has released its 2024 Quarter 1 economic…

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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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Eswatini’s journey to energy self-sustainability

By Bahle GamaThe country seems to be well prepared for the outcome of the contract between Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) and Eskom ending in 2025.This has been made visible through…

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