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Eswatini Financial Times July 8 – 14 Digital Edition

The front page of the Eswatini Financial Times

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South Africans face more interest rate hike pain as inflation sticks

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of South Africa’s central reserve bank, at the reserve bank offices in Pretoria, South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoBy Kopano Gumbi JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa’s…

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Eswatini’s bed-crisis

….lack of accommodation is a major hurdle for the tourism industryBedding in a hotel. By Bahle GamaThe country does not have enough beds to accommodate tourists that continue visiting Eswatini.…

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South Africa’s April inflation slows more than forecast to 6.8% y/y

Boys help their father (not pictured) pack a vegetable and fruit stall as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown regulations ease at the Elias Motsoaledi Informal Settlement in Soweto, South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe…

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South African rand sets new 3-year low as power woes sour mood

South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/IllustrationBy Tannur AndersJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -The South African rand struck a new three-year low in early…

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SADC Secretariat promotes region at AIM Global 2023 in Abu Dhabi

SADC banner showcasing some of the region’s best offers. Picture: SADC Website. By Ntombi MhlongoThe Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat,accompanied by five SADC Member States, is participating in the…

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El Nino poses high risks to food security

By Phephile MotauThe Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) says the El Nino oceanographic phenomenon which is forecast in June 2023 is a key driver of extreme…

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King’s 4-pronged approach to bridging the digital divide

His Majesty King Mswati III addressing fellow leaders at the Transform Africa Summit.By King’s Office CorrespondentsHis Majesty the King has suggested a four-pronged approach towards bridging the digital divide on…

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EU pumps in E16.3 million for renewables study

Solar panels as more and more people turn to renewable energy. By Phephile MotauThe European Union has availed a grant of up to E16.3 million for a study on renewable…

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Eni mulls second floating LNG platform in Mozambique

Eni’s logo is seen in front of its headquarters in San Donato Milanese, near Milan, Italy. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/File PhotoBy Manuel MucariMAPUTO (Reuters) – Italian energy company Eni SpA is considering…

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