- 7 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Stocks plunge on tariff turmoil, VIX fear gauge spikes
Major stock indexes and U.S. share futures plunged on Monday, with the S&P 500 poised to confirm a bear market, and volatility gauges spiked as U.S. President Donald Trump showed…
Read More- 2 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Stocks make little progress, gold rises as tariff news looms
U.S. equities were barely changed while European stocks fell on Wednesday and safe-haven gold was in demand as investors anxiously awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and…
Read More- 1 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
King commissions nationwide Army recruitment
His Majesty King Mswati III and the Queen Mother Indlovukazi at the 25th Army Day celebrations at Nokwane on Friday. By Thokozani Mazibuko The Kingdom of Eswatini continues to intensify…
Read More- 27 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
Planned US auto tariffs shake global industry as price hikes
The United States’ announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports rippled throughout the world on Thursday, as global vehicle suppliers warned of immediate price hikes and dealers raised fears…
Read More- 25 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
‘Public service is a marathon, not a race’
Manzini Municipal Council CEO Lungile Dlamini By Kwanele Dhladhla Astute Municipal Council of Manzini Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lungile Dlamini has expressed a strong sense of belief that collaboration remains…
Read More- 5 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
New Maize disease threatens farmers, Pannar offers a solution
By Bahle Gama A newly emerging maize disease, Goss’s Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight, has been detected in South Africa, sparking concerns among farmers and agricultural experts. The disease, which…
Read More- 5 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
Government in the Red? Finance Minister promises relief by April
By Delisa Thwala The Eswatini government is facing a cash flow squeeze, resulting in delayed payments to suppliers, but Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg has assured that the situation will improve…
Read More- 27 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
“GOALKEEPERS TO SAVE SENANELO’S SHOT ARE YET TO BE BORN”
By Siphesihle Dlamini At the over 2,000 Eswatini soccer lovers packed Mavuso Sports Centre, time seemed to stand still last weekend. You could almost taste the fervour, as every pair…
Read More- 27 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini Companies Celebrates Excellence in Quality
By Thokozani Mazibuko The Tums George Hotel buzzed with excitement on Thursday as the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Mancoba Khumalo, honoured local companies at the 2024 Quality Awards.…
Read More- 25 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Southern African agriculture urged to boost exports amid trade friction
By Bahle Gama Southern Africa’s agriculture sector is being urged to enhance export strategies as global trade tensions rise, driven by the U.S. reintroducing tariffs on key trading partners, signalling…
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