- 5 July 2024
- EFT Reporter
World stocks at record high, UK Labour landslide and US payrolls hog spotlight
FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the London Stock Exchange in the City of London October 11, 2013.REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth//File PhotoBy Dhara RanasingheLONDON – World equity markets touched fresh record highs with…
Read More- 5 July 2024
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Bitcoin set for worst week in over a year on Mt. Gox liquidation fears
FILE PHOTO: Physical representations of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency are seen in this illustration taken October 24, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoBitcoin set for worst week in over a year on Mt.…
Read More- 4 July 2024
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Brent crude trades above $87, sets highest levels since April
FILE PHOTO: Crude oil storage tanks are seen in an aerial photograph at the Cushing oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, U.S. April 21, 2020. REUTERS/Drone Base/File PhotoBy Nia WilliamsOil prices for…
Read More- 4 July 2024
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Portugal plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents
A man looks at the skyline in Portugal By Catarina Demony and Sergio GoncalvesLISBON – The Portuguese government is planning to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents in an effort to attract skilled workers despite…
Read More- 26 June 2024
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South African rand edges lower as cabinet announcement nears
FILE PHOTO: A street money changer counts South African Rands in Harare, Zimbabwe, May 5, 2016. REUTERS/Philimon BulawayoJOHANNESBURG – The South African rand edged lower on Wednesday, as an announcement…
Read More- 19 June 2024
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Bee farmers are stranded with honey, no market
By Thokozani MazibukoIn a disappointing turn of events, bee farmers find themselves in a precarious situation with an excess of honey and nowhere to sell it. The farmers had responded…
Read More- 15 June 2024
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E1 billion worth of Microprojects uplifting communities
By Delisa Thwala The Microprojects Programme (MPP) is making a huge impact on the lives of ordinary Swazi’s through establishing self-help infrastructure projects in the rural and semi-urban areas.Director of…
Read More- 12 June 2024
- EFT Reporter
Over 22,000 international visitors attended Bushfire
By Bahle GamaThe 17th Edition Bushfire Festival witnessed a significant influx of international visitors to the country, marking a notable increase compared to the previous year.According to the Eswatini Tourism…
Read More- 12 June 2024
- EFT Reporter
BUILD IT unveils 8th store
@DirektorKwenuBy Delisa ThwalaThere seems to be a glimmer of hope in the fast developing small town of Siphofaneni.Thanks to Build It who recently unveiled their 8th store in the area…
Read More- 11 June 2024
- EFT Reporter
22 countries where the Rand is stronger for tourists
By Bahle GamaEvery tourist’s dream is to spend less or an amount equivalent to the currency in their home country when visiting a foreign country.However, with the exchange rates fluctuating…
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