- 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 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…
Read More- 25 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
‘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…
Read More- 18 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
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…
Read More- 18 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
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…
Read More- 12 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
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…
Read More- 5 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
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.…
Read More- 2 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
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…
Read More- 29 January 2025
- EFT Reporter
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…
Read More- 25 January 2025
- EFT Reporter
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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