Eswatini Financial Times

Informal Sector

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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EMI dangles two prestigious awards

By Thokozani Mazibuko In a celebration of excellence within the business community, Eswatini Meat Industries was honoured with two prestigious awards at the 2024 Quality Awards Ceremony held on Thursday…

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

by Ncaba Ntshakala His 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…

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Crackdown on liquor outlets near institutions of learning

By Bahle Gama The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Trade is taking a firm stance against liquor outlets operating near institutions of learning, courtesy of the successful passage into law…

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Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95 million class action settlement

Apple clarified on Wednesday that it has never sold the data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to create marketing profiles, just days after settling a case…

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Implementation of approved RDF Projects

During the period under review there were four completed projects, all infrastructural. The completed projects are worth E1 717 759.00 and benefitting 107 direct beneficiaries and 40 jobs created. This…

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