Economy

Mpakeni Dam expected to start irrigation in 2027-2028

By Bahle GamaMinister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg says the Mpakeni Dam is expected to start the first irrigation around 2027-2028, and from then, it will have a huge expansion.In a…

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Uncle Waffles in over E1 Mln lawsuit

By Siphesihle DlaminiEswatini-born and world-acclaimed DJ Uncle Waffles, born Lungelihle Zwane, is at the centre of a legal dispute involving an E1 million lawsuit filed by a promoter in East…

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Africa will only mobilise US$195 billion by 2035

By Bahle GamaAfrica’s share of the total global climate change amounts to 55.3 per cent. At the current finance levels of around US$30 billion per year, Africa will only mobilise…

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World Vision Eswatini Secures E341 Million in Funding, Empowers Over 180,000 Lives

by Ncaba NtshakalaWorld Vision Eswatini (WVE) has achieved a major milestone, securing E341 million (US$18.102 million) in funding for the financial year ending September 30, 2024. This marks an increase…

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Project to Increase Domestic Power Generation by 26 Per Cent

By Bahle GamaEswatini’s leading construction company, Inyatsi Construction, has been selected to spearhead the E1.1 billion Lower Maguduza Hydropower Project—a long-awaited initiative set to transform the nation’s energy sector. The…

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Eswatini’s AGOA Trade Agreement Renewed

By Lwazi Dlamini and Karabo NgoepeEswatini’s inclusion in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been renewed, allowing the country to continue benefiting from duty-free access to U.S. markets…

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Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95 million class action settlement

Apple clarified on Wednesday that it has never sold the data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to create marketing profiles, just days after settling a case…

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Government’s ‘Handcrafted’ E5 million Policy

By Delisa Thwala Through Policy Area three of the Eswatini National Handicraft Sector Policy 2024-2030, the government is set to invest E5 million.This will be invested in expanding and incubation…

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EWADE successes charms Botswana-based investor

By Lwazi DlaminiThe Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) continues to cement its position as a catalyst for international investment, with Botswana-based African Agriculture expressing keen interest in Eswatini’s…

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John Dramani Mahama returning as Ghana president on pledge to mend economy

National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate and former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama salute supporters during his final election campaign rally in Accra, Ghana December 5, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra BensemraBy Maxwell Akalaare…

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