Explainers

MSMEs form backbone of the Eswatini economy

Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).By Ncaba NtshakalaMicro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in contributing to the economy of Eswatini. These businesses form the backbone of…

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South Africa’s Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts

Container ships are seen outside the harbour as workers at South Africa’s state-owned logistics firm Transnet continue to protest outside the Port of Cape Town on their nationwide strike action…

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What is pushing the Nigerian naira to record lows?

FILE PHOTO: A man counts Nigerian naira notes in a market place in Yola, Nigeria, February 22, 2023. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File PhotoBy Chijioke OhuochaABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s naira is on the…

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Oil prices rise 1% on fears of escalating Middle East conflict

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows a crude oil tanker at an oil terminal off Waidiao island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China January 4, 2023/File PhotoBy Natalie GroverLONDON (Reuters) –…

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Weakening Rand detrimental to foreign public debt – Economists

By Bahle GamaThe reports of the Rand grappling to stay afloat have been circulating regionally and globally causing panic in several markets. The Lilangeni is pegged with the Rand at…

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Maloma Colliery: Building Prosperous Communities Supplement

Maloma Colliery Limited has been transforming lives in Eswatini communities. The company has spent over E1million, over three months towards repairing several roads and bridges which posed a serious challenge…

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South Africa’s economy expected to improve into 2024 – Reuters poll

FILE PHOTO: A customer compares prices while shopping at a Pick and Pay shop in East London, in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa, March 17, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoBy…

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IMF ‘hopeful’ Zambia to announce debt deal with creditors before Thursday

IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie listens to a question during an interview with Reuters at the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, in…

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Massive turn-out, free and fair Secondary Elections

A long queue of voters who came in numbers to cast their votes during the Secondary Elections.By Lwazi Dlamini As if heeding His Majesty King Mswati III’s clarion call to…

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ERS makes great strides in net promoter score

ERS Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule.By Silindzelwe NxumaloThrough the commitment made by the Eswatini Revenue Services (ERS) on April 6, 2022 their customer service KPI, the Net Promoter Score, jumped from…

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