Technology

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 GamaSouthern 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 a…

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‘Tariff hikes squeeze disposable income as economic pressures mount’

By Bahle GamaThe 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 amount…

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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 NtshakalaThe 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 of…

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Why members should celebrate ENPF conversion

The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) has announced plans to convert its provident fund into a pension fund.The conversion is set to benefit members by providing them with a more…

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King’s call could propel Eswatini among Africa’s best healthcare systems

by Ncaba NtshakalaHis Majesty King Mswati III’s call for affordable and inclusive healthcare signals a transformative shift that could position Eswatini among the African nations with the best healthcare systems.…

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

By Siphesihle DlaminiThe 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, could…

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African Leaders Urged to Forge Partnerships Amid U.S Withdrawal

By Thokozani MazibukoProfessor Perry N. Halkitis, a renowned public health psychologist, has stressed the urgent need for African leaders and organizations to unite and establish new coalitions in the wake…

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SACU receipts decline poses challenges as govt moves to stabilize the fiscus

By Ncaba Ntshakala The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has highlighted the significant decline in Southern African Customs Union (SACU) receipts as a pressing fiscal challenge facing Eswatini. Speaking during…

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