Eswatini Financial Times

Economy

Eswatini Companies Celebrates Excellence in Quality

By Thokozani Mazibuko The Tums George Hotel buzzed with excitement on Thursday as the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Mancoba Khumalo, honoured local companies at the 2024 Quality Awards.…

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Southern African agriculture urged to boost exports amid trade friction

By Bahle Gama Southern Africa’s agriculture sector is being urged to enhance export strategies as global trade tensions rise, driven by the U.S. reintroducing tariffs on key trading partners, signalling…

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‘Tariff hikes squeeze disposable income as economic pressures mount’

By Bahle Gama The rising cost of living in Eswatini is eroding disposable income, making it increasingly difficult for citizens to manage their expenses. Disposable income is described as the…

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ERS set to collect E16.5 billion in revenue

The Eswatini Revenue Services (ERS) is on track to set a new revenue collection record of E16.5 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year. This projection marks a significant increase from…

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E1.41 billion Education budget increase

By Ncaba Ntshakala The government of Eswatini has made a substantial financial commitment to education, with the 2025/26 budget reaching an all-time high of E5.41 billion, marking a cumulative increase…

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Eswatini Allocates Over E170 Million to the Agriculture sector.

The 2025/26 national budget is planting seeds of growth for Eswatini’s agriculture sector, with Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg announcing a massive E170 million injection during the 12th Parliament’s Budget…

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Eswatini pumps over E1.2 billion into roads and infrastructure

By Delisa Thwala Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg, during the Budget Speech for the 12th Parliament on Friday, unveiled an ambitious infrastructure development plan, signalling a new era for Eswatini’s…

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E1.07 bln allocation to DPMO, a historical record

By Thokozani Mazibuko In a landmark move signalling a significant commitment to social welfare, the Government of Eswatini has allocated a historic E1.07 billion to the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office…

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Govt’s E1.07bln reasons for the vulnerable to smile

By Thokozani Mazibuko The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg has finally announced the good news that the Elderly Persons have been waiting for. In a move aimed at alleviating the…

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Eswatini 2025/26 budget increases by 11% to E32.61 billion

By Bahle Gama Minister 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…

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