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African armyworm plague spreads across Eswatini.

By Delisa Thwala A devastating invasion of African armyworms has been reported across Eswatini, leaving farmers and rural communities anxious about the destruction of grazing lands and small plants. The…

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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…

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Over E210 mln RDF projects to benefit 40 000 emaSwati

By Thokozani Mazibuko In its latest Annual Performance Report, the Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development has highlighted significant strides in community development and job creation through various ongoing and…

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“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…

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EMI dangles two prestigious awards

By Thokozani Mazibuko In a celebration of excellence within the business community, Eswatini Meat Industries was honoured with two prestigious awards at the 2024 Quality Awards Ceremony held on Thursday…

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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.…

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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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‘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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E1.41 billion Education budget increase

By Ncaba Ntshakala The government of Eswatini has made a substantial financial commitment to education, with the 2025/26 budget reaching an all-time high of E5.41 billion, marking a cumulative increase…

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