- 1 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
King commissions nationwide Army recruitment
His Majesty King Mswati III and the Queen Mother Indlovukazi at the 25th Army Day celebrations at Nokwane on Friday.By Thokozani Mazibuko The Kingdom of Eswatini continues to intensify its…
Read More- 25 March 2025
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‘Public service is a marathon, not a race’
Manzini Municipal Council CEO Lungile DlaminiBy Kwanele Dhladhla Astute Municipal Council of Manzini Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lungile Dlamini has expressed a strong sense of belief that collaboration remains key to…
Read More- 24 March 2025
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Ex-FIFA boss Blatter and France great Platini to learn fate in corruption case
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini By John RevillZURICH, Switzerland – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini will appear before a Swiss court…
Read More- 24 March 2025
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South African rand jumps as markets ponder US tariffs
A person counts South African RandsJOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand gained on Monday as investors awaited clarity on the next round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.At 1413 GMT,…
Read More- 24 March 2025
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Russian central bank sees chance of prolonged low oil price cycle
Fears that oil prices could collapse to 1980s levelsMOSCOW – Russia’s central bank has warned the Kremlin’s policymakers the United States and OPEC have the capacity to flood the oil market and cause a…
Read More- 24 March 2025
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Chinese EV giant BYD’s fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYDBEIJING – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD’s net profit leapt 73.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to a record 15 billion yuan ($2.1 billion), it said…
Read More- 5 March 2025
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New Maize disease threatens farmers, Pannar offers a solution
By Bahle GamaA newly emerging maize disease, Goss’s Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight, has been detected in South Africa, sparking concerns among farmers and agricultural experts. The disease, which can…
Read More- 18 February 2025
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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…
Read More- 18 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
E1.41 billion Education budget increase
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe 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 of…
Read More- 7 February 2025
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Minister Nzima necessitates the creation of job opportunities for youth
By Siphesihle DlaminiMinister of Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Eswatini. His remarks come in…
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