- 2 September 2024
- EFT Reporter
World Bank injects E3 million to revamp collapsing UNESWA through Task Team
by Ncaba Ntshakala The World Bank has pumped an amount of E3 million to support the work of the UNESWA Task Team, which is a strategic initiative set at revitalizing…
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- 24 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
STAGGERING E433.9 MILLION LAUNDERED IN 2024 FIRST QUARTER
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe rising cases of suspected money laundering in the country have reached alarming scales.he first quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year has revealed alarming figures concerning the laundering…
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- 22 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini produces 35-tonnes of honey annually
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Kingdom of Eswatini has reported an annual honey production of 35 tonnes, a figure that, while commendable, reveals the untapped potential in the country’s apiculture industry. This…
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- 21 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
King urges entrepreneurs to seize vast opportunities beyond Eswatini borders
by Ncaba Ntshakala During the 18th edition of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (EYA) Gala dinner, held recently at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre, His Majesty King Mswati…
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- 20 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Ghana begins construction of $12 bln petroleum hub
FILE PHOTO: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana speaks during a press conference during the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Stansstad, Switzerland, June 16, 2024. ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE/Pool…
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- 16 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini secures E6 billion in grants over 20 years for HIV, TB, and Malaria battle
By Ncaba NtshakalaEswatini has successfully secured grants amounting to an impressive E6.48 billion through the Eswatini Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) over the past two decades, which has been a major…
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- 15 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
SA Reserve Bank to cut rates 25 bps to 8.00% on Sept. 19
SA Reserve Bank By Vuyani NdabaSouth Africa’s Reserve Bank is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years – by 25 basis points to 8.00%…
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- 15 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
South Africa’s Standard Bank posts 4% rise in half-year profit
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Africa’s biggest lender by assets Standard Bank said on Thursday its half-year profit rose by 4%, with performance supported by franchise growth in its banking businesses…
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- 15 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival
A catalyst for creative growth and market expansion in EswatiniBy Siphesihle DlaminiThe Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival has emerged as a transformative platform for creatives in Eswatini, particularly…
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- 15 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini listed in African countries doing well in intra-African tradeÂ
Intra Africa Trade By Delisa Thwala Intra-African trade fosters regional integration by fostering collaboration among African countries, resulting in the creation of common infrastructure, harmonized rules, and the removal of trade obstacles.The Kingdom…
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