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FMD threat to Eswatini: Need for funding to rehabilitate cordon fences

By Ntombi Mhlongo Limited funding to rehabilitate cordon fences along borders poses a threat to the country’s efforts to work together with South Africa to contain the spread of foot…

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PSPF to purchase E50million ESASCCO Building

By Phephile Motau Two decades after the beginning of the construction of the Eswatini Association of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (ESASCCO) commercial building, it will finally be completed. The building,…

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Eswatini protected from poultry dumping?

 By Bahle Gama While member states of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) fight against poultry anti-dumping by European countries, Eswatini appears not to be affected. Director of Veterinary and…

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Fertiliser shortage crisis could hit 24000 maize farmers  

By Phephile Motau As the ploughing season approaches, over 24000 maize farmers in Eswatini face an imminent fertiliser shortage crisis due to diminishing supply and soaring prices. This, together with…

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Our resources can turn economies around – King

BY Royal Correspondents KINSHASA, DRC – His Majesty King Mswati III has stated that Southern African countries have all they need to turn things around for the better.  The King…

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New Ubombo Sugar CEO challenged to find innovative solutions

By Phephile Motau Tibiyo Taka Ngwane Managing Director Dr Absalom Themba Dlamini has challenged new Ubombo Sugar CEO Muzi Siyaya to come up with innovative ideas to address recent challenges…

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Gender Inclusive Finance Roadmap brings hope for women

By Ntombi Mhlongo If the recommendations contained in the first-ever Eswatini Gender Inclusive Finance Roadmap will be implemented, then the financial exclusion of women will be a thing of the…

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Court battle hamstrings ESERA’s efforts to upscale renewables

By Sifiso Sibandze The pending court battle regarding the multi-million Emalangeni tender for energy generation between ESERA and Voltalia SA/Semane Engineering Solution is hamstringing Eswatini’s efforts of reducing its heavy…

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Govt will bleed over E11bn for fixing terrible roads

By Phephile Motau The upgrading and rehabilitating of the country’s public roads would cost taxpayers a whopping E11.6 billion, the Minister of Public Works and Transport has disclosed. This is…

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Businesses Punch Holes On Govt’s Tax Debt Relief Programme

By: Phephile Motau and Zwelihle Sukati The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) Stakeholders Forum was on Thursday hijacked to punch holes in the government’s Tax debt Relief Programme spearheaded by…

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