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‘Tariff hikes squeeze disposable income as economic pressures mount’

By Bahle Gama The rising cost of living in Eswatini is eroding disposable income, making it increasingly difficult for citizens to manage their expenses. Disposable income is described as the…

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ERS set to collect E16.5 billion in revenue

The Eswatini Revenue Services (ERS) is on track to set a new revenue collection record of E16.5 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year. This projection marks a significant increase from…

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Eswatini Allocates Over E170 Million to the Agriculture sector.

The 2025/26 national budget is planting seeds of growth for Eswatini’s agriculture sector, with Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg announcing a massive E170 million injection during the 12th Parliament’s Budget…

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Eswatini pumps over E1.2 billion into roads and infrastructure

By Delisa Thwala Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg, during the Budget Speech for the 12th Parliament on Friday, unveiled an ambitious infrastructure development plan, signalling a new era for Eswatini’s…

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Govt’s E1.07bln reasons for the vulnerable to smile

By Thokozani Mazibuko The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg has finally announced the good news that the Elderly Persons have been waiting for. In a move aimed at alleviating the…

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Eswatini 2025/26 budget increases by 11% to E32.61 billion

By Bahle Gama Minister of Finance in Eswatini, Neal Rijkenberg, presented a landmark budget for the 2025/26 financial year, amounting to a substantial E32.61 billion, marking a significant increase from…

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PSAs Support Conversion of ENPF But…

By Thokozani Mazibuko The conversion of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) into a national pension scheme has received the endorsement of Public Sector Unions (PSAs), albeit with a crucial…

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Minister Nzima necessitates the creation of job opportunities for youth

By Siphesihle Dlamini Minister of Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Eswatini. His remarks come…

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Threat of PEPFAR funding halt could reverse gains in HIV and TB response in Eswatini

By Siphesihle Dlamini The potential freeze on PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) funding, which was an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025,…

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Dlalapencil’s raw pencil!

By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini’s artistic renaissance has a few names that stand as prominently as that of Ronnie Ndzimandze, an unassuming yet revolutionary force in the world of portraiture. Known…

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