Editor’s Picks

E50 banknote is easily recognizable!

With the Central Bank of Eswatini having unveiled the new E50 banknote, citizens are preparing to embrace this new currency, and it is essential to familiarize themselves with the distinct…

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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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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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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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Ronnie’s sharp pencil redefined Eswatini’s portraiture!

Ronnie’s sharp pencil redefined Eswatini’s portraiture!By Siphesihle DlaminiStep into the mesmerizing world of artistry with Ronnie Dlalapencil, the visionary artist wielding a pencil like no other. Eswatini Financial Times: Can you…

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Boost for MK Party as Floyd Shivambu crosses floor

Floyd ShivambuJOHANNESBURG – The deputy leader of the South African opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said on Thursday he was resigning to join the party led by former president Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK).Floyd…

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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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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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Eswatini listed in African countries doing well in intra-African trade 

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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Nigerian army destroys 27 illicit refineries, seizes stolen oil

By Camillus EbohABUJA – Nigerian army troops have destroyed at least 27 illicit refining sites and seized stolen crude oil following raids this week on illegal oil bunkering sites in the…

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