- 22 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
AB InBev under investigation over market conduct
Multinational drink and brewing company AB InBev is being investigated by COMESA Competition Commission. By Bahle GamaAB InBev, the mother company of Eswatini Beverages along with two other companies, is…
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- 19 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
Misinformation trap: EU calls for ‘sanctions’ against Eswatini
His Majesty, King Mswati IIIBy Muzi DlaminiFrom being one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2022, Eswatini is at risk of seeing a sudden economic meltdown following the European Union, one…
Read More- 17 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
Live Broadcast: Speech From The Throne
Watch the proceedings from Parliament live on our site with a live Blog encompassing rolling coverage from our sister publication, Eswatini Daily News.
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- 16 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
The dangers of misinformation
By Muzi DlaminiThe advent of technology has brought with it many advantages to the world but it has also given way to a destructive nature, the paddling of disinformation, misinformation…
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- 13 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
Rice price could soar again – economist warns
By Sifiso SibandzeWith Eswatini being a net importer of rice, emaSwati will contend with relatively high rice prices this year compared to the previous, Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) Chief Economist…
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- 9 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
Consumers back SA’s call to remove VAT on poultry
By Ntombi MhlongoThe Eswatini Consumer Association has backed the call by some South African entities that the government should remove Value Added Tax (VAT) on chicken products.Recently, South African company…
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- 9 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
SA’s load-shedding presents opportunities for the local tourism sector
By Bongiwe Zwane-MasekoEswatini should be leveraging South Africa’s power challenges to draw more visitors from the neighbouring country.Marketing Eswatini as a destination with reliable 24-hour supply, on top of its…
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- 7 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
Hope for local ex-miners as the E5bn compensation exercise begins
By Ntombi MhlongoHundreds of local ex-miners who plied their trade in neighbouring South Africa are said to have heeded the call by the neighbouring country’s Health Department to come forward…
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- 6 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
SARB moves sizable sums across SADC
By Bahle GamaA trial looking at the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in cross-border transactions has seen the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) being able to move sizable…
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- 5 February 2023
- EFT Reporter
Bolstering agro-processing in SADC
By Dumi JereAgriculture is a significant economic activity for most Southern African Development Community (SADC) member countries. It provides employment, trade opportunities, food, and income to around 70% of the region’s…
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