Economy

Institutions warned against threatening ESHEC CEO’s life

By Bahle GamaEswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) CEO Dr. Lorreta Mkhonta is allegedly receiving threats from institutions of higher learning that have not been complying with the regulator’s standards.ESHEC was…

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New Central Bank Complex to inject E1 billion into economy

How the complex will look like once doneBy Delisa ThwalaHis Majesty King Mswati III says the first phase of the headquarters will be completed in 36 months The state-of-the-art axillary…

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What Africa need to do to benefit from Globalization

By Thokozani MazibukoGlobalization, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is not a new phenomenon, it may be defined as the increasing interaction among, and integration of, the activities especially…

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EIPA applauds govt for Eswatini’s retention into AGOA

By Bahle GamaThe Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) applauded the government for Eswatini’s retention on the list of countries eligible to benefit from the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).EIPA…

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Hoisting the Eswatini flag

Waffles and ZeeBy Siphesihle DlaminiWinning as if their lives depended on it! Barely a week goes by without Eswatini-born superstars, Uncle Waffles and Zee Nxumalo making it to the ‘trending…

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OSH Policy succour for workers’ well-being’- Minister Buthelezi

By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Minister of Labour and Social Services, Phila Buthelezi, has hailed the newly launched Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Policy as a landmark initiative that will empower workers…

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Eswatini exporters must embrace E63.7 trillion AfCFTA market

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade, Mancoba Khumalo, has recently issued a statement to all exporting companies in Eswatini, urging them to seize the transformative opportunities presented…

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Nigeria inflation climbs to 28-year high in March

A store employee standing next to bakery products. By Elisha Bala-GbogboABUJA – Nigeria’s inflation kept climbing in March, reaching a 28-year high of 33.20% in annual terms, driven by soaring…

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World Bank sounds alarm on ‘historical reversal’ of development for poorest nations

By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON – Half of the world’s 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a historical…

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Global Fund disburses E332m to Eswatini

By Delisa Thwala The Global Fund currently has 14 core grants active in Eswatini, with funding totalling up to E332 620 180 which was signed for 2021-2024. The investments aim to support…

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