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Glass Lewis recommends voting against CEO pay at Goldman Sachs

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommended investors cast advisory votes against the pay of top Goldman Sachs (GS.N), opens new tab executives, citing the Wall Street bank’s “continued inability to align…

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Planned US auto tariffs shake global industry as price hikes

The United States’ announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports rippled throughout the world on Thursday, as global vehicle suppliers warned of immediate price hikes and dealers raised fears…

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68% of Emaswati can’t handle their finances

By Delisa Magagula Recent statistics paint a troubling picture of financial literacy levels in the country. According to the latest report, only 26% of citizens demonstrate overall financial capability, while…

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Earth Hour promotes environmental conservation

With Siphesihle Dlamini With the world recognizing Earth Hour 2025, on March 22 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, local time, millions of people will unite in a powerful demonstration…

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Chinese EV giant BYD’s fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD BEIJING – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD’s net profit leapt 73.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to a record 15 billion yuan ($2.1 billion), it…

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FINCORP has E1.5 billion circulating among clients

By Delisa Magagula The Eswatini Development Finance Corporation (FINCORP) has reinforced its financial position with over E1.5 billion actively circulating among its clients. In a strategic move, the institution has…

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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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