Eswatini Financial Times

Informal Sector

Tinkhundla Ministry pumps over E35 million into 53 projects

By Delisa Thwala The Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development has completed their major projects to the value of E35 603 018 72. This is contained in their 2nd Financial…

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Interest rate goes down by 25 basis points

By Delisa Thwala The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) together with the monetary policy consultative committee have reduced the discount rate from 7.25% to 7.0%. This was announced by CBE…

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Eswatini Co-operatives Celebrate E3 Billion in Savings

By Lwazi Dlamini The cooperative sector in Eswatini is making significant progress and setting an example in the Southern African region, having amassed an impressive E3 billion in savings. This…

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NACAs receive E500,000 boost from Burkina Faso

By Siphesihle Dlamini The NACAs, which play a pivotal role in recognizing and celebrating the artistic talents and cultural heritage of Eswatini, are poised to benefit immensely from this timely…

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25% of MTN Bushfire tickets sold

By Siphesihle Dlamini Ticket sales for the MTN Bushfire festival have witnessed a record-breaking launch, with over 25% of the festival’s tickets already sold online and through the MTN MoMo…

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Financial Inclusion High in Eswatini

By Delisa Thwala The recently launched Digital Readiness Assessment (DRA) report has revealed that Financial inclusion is high in Eswatini. According to the National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2023-2028) financial…

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Mining boom in South Africa sets stage for growth in Eswatini’s mining sector

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe recent surge in South Africa’s mining production, which increased by 4.7% year-on-year in September 2024, has surpassed expectations and provides a strong indication of the sector’s resilience…

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IMF urges fiscal restraint as future SACU revenues decline

By Thokozani Mazibuko A laser-focused report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its recent Annual Article IV mission, the finance landscape of the country is set to undergo significant…

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Survive the Black Friday sale frenzy

By Bahle Gama November 29, 2024, marks the official day of Black Friday globally, and the excitement of this day can lead to impulse buying, especially when faced with limited…

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Eswatini’s coin recirculation solution gains global recognition

By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini is proving that there’s still a place for coins. At the forefront of this resurgence is the Kingdom’s innovative approach to addressing the perennial challenges of…

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