Explainers

NACAs receive E500,000 boost from Burkina Faso

By Siphesihle DlaminiThe NACAs, which play a pivotal role in recognizing and celebrating the artistic talents and cultural heritage of Eswatini, are poised to benefit immensely from this timely financial…

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25% of MTN Bushfire tickets sold

By Siphesihle DlaminiTicket sales for the MTN Bushfire festival have witnessed a record-breaking launch, with over 25% of the festival’s tickets already sold online and through the MTN MoMo WhatsApp…

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Over E 1 million lost in online fraud EBA reveals

By Delisa Thwala Eswatini Bankers Association (EBA) Chairperson Mvuselelo Fakudze says in the case of online fraud where the card is not present, they have recorded an amount of E1…

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Phalala Fund E1.3 billion in the red

By Lwazi DlaminiThe cat is finally out of the bag!The suspension of the Phalala Referral Fund by the Government last year came because of a staggering over E1 billion debt.The…

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DJs to pay an annual copyright compensation fee of E1,860

By Siphesihle DlaminiAimed to support local artists and uphold copyright laws, the Eswatini Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Society (ESWACOS) has proposed a new annual copyright fee for DJs operating within…

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EEC applies for a notable tariff increase of 25.51% in 2025/26

Headache for households and businesses alike, as the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has submitted a request to the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) for a substantial revenue requirement of E4,219,416,214…

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EU, ITC expands market access for local MSMEs at EITF 2024

By Lwazi DlaminiThe European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) collaborated to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2024 Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF). This initiative,…

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Four local musos sign with True Classic

By Siphesihle DlaminiFour talented artists from the Eswatini have officially signed a record deal with the South African label True Classic Entertainment. M Nation, DJ Citie, Histo, and Cool Drop…

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Eswatini’s coin recirculation solution gains global recognition

By Siphesihle DlaminiEswatini is proving that there’s still a place for coins. At the forefront of this resurgence is the Kingdom’s innovative approach to addressing the perennial challenges of coin…

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Govt fully behind the “Take the right path” theme

By Thokozani Mazibuko “Take the Right Path,” is localized to “NKWE! Asihloniphe emalungelo, sincobe iAIDS Eswatini,” reflects the critical connection between fundamental rights and the ongoing battle against HIV and…

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