Eswatini Financial Times

On the Ground

Gun blazing Eswatini contractors, consultants unpack why E2.5 bln road tender must be suspended

By Kwanele DhladhlaGun blazing local contractors who strongly feel sidelined in the E2.5 billion roads tender financed by African Development Bank (AfDB) are not backing down as they have since…

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ENPC justifies E5.2 bln Strategic Oil Reserve cost

By Kwanele Dhladhla The Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC) has clarified the conundrum, which has led to the false narrative that there has been a project cost increase of over…

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Inyatsi group boasts near billion-dollar turnover, half-led by women

By Delisa Magagula Addressing the Eswatini Investment Conference, Maloma Colliery CEO Jabu Shabangu began by stating that it was a profound honour to be present and to discuss the vital…

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Eswatini Tourism signs MoU with KwaZulu Natal Tourism & Film

By Siphesihle Dlamini Enhancing regional tourism, Eswatini Tourism and KwaZulu Natal Tourism & Film have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This landmark agreement aims to bolster…

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PM unveils E250 bln programme of action for economic growth

By Delisa Magagula Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini announced a bold E250 billion Programme of Action aimed at propelling Eswatini towards exponential and inclusive growth. In a recent address, he…

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Alcohol, tobacco products going up by 2 %

Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg and Minister of Justice Prince Simelane in Parliament on Friday. By Thokozani Mazibuko Members of Parliament (MPs) have approved the Alcohol and Tobacco Levy Amendment…

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Daily business transactions monitored, AI to uncover potential tax fraud

By Kwanele Dhladhla The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) is tightening its grip on tax defaulters, with the latest move being the monitoring of transactions in real time to detect anomalies…

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US, China move towards trade talks, but a deal seems distant

U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook After a few weeks buying the…

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Drop in job-finding rate, rise in time out of work could signal recession ahead

Finding a job has become difficult Behind the gradual and relatively small rise in the U.S. unemployment rate in recent years is a couple of less closely followed labour market…

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‘Public service is a marathon, not a race’

Manzini Municipal Council CEO Lungile Dlamini By Kwanele Dhladhla  Astute Municipal Council of Manzini Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lungile Dlamini has expressed a strong sense of belief that collaboration remains…

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