- 1 April 2024
- EFT Reporter
China’s March factory activity expands for first time in six months
factory workersSHENZHEN, China – China’s manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in six months in March, an official factory survey showed on Sunday, offering relief to policymakers even as…
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- 26 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
SWIFT planning launch of new central bank digital currency platform in 12-24 months
The Swift logo is seen in this illustration taken, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationBy Marc Jones LONDON – Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform in…
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- 25 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
Multi-billion mega integrated innovative and wellness project launched in Hlane
…….It promises an economic boostHis Majesty King Mswati III during the SOD turning ceremony in Hlane. Ncaba Ntshakalancaban.@rubiconmedia.groupBlooming opportunities in Hlane! His Majesty King Mswati III officiated the groundbreaking ceremony…
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- 25 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
Oil rises as heightened geopolitical risks exacerbate supply concerns
Brent crude futures had climbed 24 cents, or 0.3%, to $85.67 a barrel. Picture: ReutersBy Yuka ObayashiTOKYO – Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday on concerns over…
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- 25 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
South African rand edges higher ahead of rate decision
FILE PHOTO: South African Rand coins are seen in this photo illustration taken September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Mike HutchingsJOHANNESBURG – The South African rand edged higher at the start of a…
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- 25 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
Ministry of Foreign Affairs secures E2.8 million grant for relief and rehabilitation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu. Picture: Tribe StudiosBy Ncaba Ntshakalancaban@rubiconmedia.groupThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has successfully secured a generous grant of USD$150 000…
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- 24 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries
World Bank Group President Ajay BangaBy Andrea ShalalThe World Bank will publish more of its proprietary data, including on debt defaults, starting next week as part of a push to…
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- 24 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
China told it faces ‘fork in the road’ as officials meet CEOs
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2024, in Beijing, China March 24, 2024. REUTERS/Jing XuBy Colleen Howe and Jing XuBEIJING –…
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- 24 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
King hails Inyatsi, Shakantu’s investments in Eswatini
…says it’s a sign of strong confidence in the countryHis Majesty King Mswati III receives an update from Inyatsi Group Holdings Chairman Michelo Shakantu on the kind of coal being…
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- 23 March 2024
- EFT Reporter
SVNET Scholarship Recovery Programme raised over E48m for government in 2023
African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.By Lwazi DlaminiThe resounding success of the Scholarship Management and Loan Recovery has been amplified by the net revenue collection of E48 301 731…
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