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Eswatini Financial Times

Economy

Gold climbs as new Trump tariffs on auto sector stoke trade tensions

Gold prices hit their highest in nearly a week on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on auto imports starting next week, escalating global trade tensions that…

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South African rand gains amid unease over Trump’s tariff plans

South Africa’s rand edged higher early on Wednesday, as investors mulled over U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans which they fear will cause an economic slowdown. At 0707 GMT,…

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68% of Emaswati can’t handle their finances

By Delisa Magagula Recent statistics paint a troubling picture of financial literacy levels in the country. According to the latest report, only 26% of citizens demonstrate overall financial capability, while…

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Earth Hour promotes environmental conservation

With Siphesihle Dlamini With the world recognizing Earth Hour 2025, on March 22 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, local time, millions of people will unite in a powerful demonstration…

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GOVT WEIGHS-IN ON ESWATINIMED DEBACLE

By Kwanele Dhladhla Acting Prime Minister Thuli Dladla has maintained that they intervened in the EswatiniMed debacle to protect the interests of the nation and would continue to do so…

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Dollar slips from three-week high as tariff uncertainty lingers

The dollar fell slightly from an almost three-week high on Tuesday after rising earlier in the session as currencies continued to waver on the back of uncertainty about tariffs. U.S.…

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US consumers slow spending as inflation bites

U.S. consumers are starting to curb their spending in response to high prices and a worsening economic outlook, according to consumer finance company Synchrony Financial (SYF.N), opens new tab. Americans…

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‘Public service is a marathon, not a race’

Manzini Municipal Council CEO Lungile Dlamini By Kwanele Dhladhla  Astute Municipal Council of Manzini Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lungile Dlamini has expressed a strong sense of belief that collaboration remains…

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EmaSwati defrauded E399 million online, Interpol reaches out

Panel discussion By Delisa Magagula  The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has issued a stark warning about the increasing wave of online scams that have defrauded unsuspecting citizens of approximately E399…

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South African rand jumps as markets ponder US tariffs

A person counts South African Rands JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand gained on Monday as investors awaited clarity on the next round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. At…

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