- 8 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world’s poor
Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades and said the world’s poorest would receive some $200 billion via his…
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- 8 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
China loosens gold import quotas with eye on arresting yuan rally
China’s central bank has approved foreign exchange purchases by some commercial banks to pay for gold imports under recently increased quotas, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said…
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- 7 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Dollar rises versus yen, Swiss franc, Fed and trade talks in focus
The U.S. dollar rose against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc while steadying versus the euro as investors looked towards the impending outcome of the Federal Reserve policy meeting later…
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- 7 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Young Zesh says there is no cultural difference between Taiwan, Eswatini
The boundaries that once separated nations and their traditions are becoming less pronounced. This sentiment was echoed by talented Eswatini musician Young Zesh, who recently returned from a performance in…
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- 7 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
COSAFA Cup: Over E0.5 million kitty for Sihlangu stars
By Chris Dlamini Have you ever wondered what it would mean for Sihlangu Semnikati if Eswatini won the upcoming COSAFA Cup? The regional soccer showpiece resumes on June 4 this…
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- 7 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
US, China move towards trade talks, but a deal seems distant
U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook After a few weeks buying the…
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- 7 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Tipping the Bottle or Balancing the Budget?
With Siphesihle Dlamini The recent recommendation by the House of Assembly Portfolio Committee to reduce the proposed Alcohol and Tobacco Levy from 4.5 per cent to a mere 2 per…
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- 5 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini experienced a booming Easter tourism surge in April 2025
By Siphesihle Dlamini The Kingdom of Eswatini is celebrating a remarkable resurgence in its tourism sector following the Easter weekend of April 2025, with the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) releasing…
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- 5 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
His Majesty King Mswati III plays stringent role in MSME Sector – Ministry of Commerce
By Delisa Magagula The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has affirmed that His Majesty King Mswati III plays a stringent and hands-on role in the development and…
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- 4 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
World Bank approves E1.9 bln policy loan
By Ncaba Ntshakala The World Bank has approved a $100 million (approximately E1.9 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) for the Kingdom of Eswatini, which is the first operation in a…
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