- 18 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
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…
Read More- 18 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Mining boom in South Africa sets stage for growth in Eswatini’s mining sector
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe recent surge in South Africa’s mining production, which increased by 4.7% year-on-year in September 2024, has surpassed expectations and provides a strong indication of the sector’s resilience…
Read More- 17 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
360 Facata cases valued at over E 3 million
By Delisa Thwala To date, the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) statistics show that a total of 360 Facata cases have been reported to the Police with a total value…
Read More- 17 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Phalala Fund E1.3 billion in the red
By Lwazi Dlamini The 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…
Read More- 14 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
IMF urges fiscal restraint as future SACU revenues decline
By Thokozani Mazibuko A laser-focused report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its recent Annual Article IV mission, the finance landscape of the country is set to undergo significant…
Read More- 14 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
‘We are looking to create the best copyright system in the continent’
The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Melusi Masuku, articulated that their goal is to establish ‘the best copyright system in the continent.’ The economic implications…
Read More- 14 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
DJs to pay an annual copyright compensation fee of E1,860
By Siphesihle Dlamini Aimed 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…
Read More- 13 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
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…
Read More- 12 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Minister of ICT lauds youth innovation
By Thokozani Mazibuko The Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Savannah Maziya, in a voice of the Principal Secretary, Phesheya Dube, delivered an inspiring speech at the Code for…
Read More- 12 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Lebombo border closure costing SA about E10 million/day
By Bahle Gama The Road Freight Association says the closure of the Lebombo border post between South Africa and Mozambique, and the subsequent disruption to cargo moving through the Maputo…
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