Eswatini Financial Times

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DD fines boost govt coffers by E1mln in June

By Delisa Magagula In the month of June alone, the Government of Eswatini collected close to E1 million from drunk driving cases processed through the country’s Magistrate Courts. This figure…

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Eswatini Sugar aims to beat E7.7 bln revenue

By Kwanele Dhladhla In a bold move aimed at ensuring that the Kingdom derives maximum value from its sugar produce, ‘Eswatini Sugar’ has adopted an aggressive approach which will see…

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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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Govt, Business and Standard Bank Unite to Power Eswatini’s Energy Future

By Kwanele Dhladhla Eswatini stands at the threshold of a historic shift—one that could end decades of reliance on imported electricity and chart a bold course toward energy sovereignty. At…

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‘AI is here, whether you like it or not,’ Minister Savannah tells MPs

By Thokozani Mazibuko Members of Parliament (MPs) participated in a transformative Training in Governance Workshop, facilitated by the Ministry of ICT in collaboration with the Royal Science and Technology Park.…

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Standard Bank injects E75,000 towards the Green School initiative

Boosting environmental education in Eswatini, Standard Bank Eswatini has proudly announced a generous donation of E75,000 towards the Green School Initiative. This initiative aims to foster a culture of sustainability…

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Regional tourist arrivals surge while overseas travel declines

By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini’s tourism sector is witnessing a robust rebound, as new figures from the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) show a significant increase in visitor arrivals for May 2025.…

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Ghana has lost $11 billion to gold smuggling, links to UAE

Ghana is losing billions of dollars in revenue annually to smuggling from its booming artisanal gold mining sector with much of the gold flowing to the United Arab Emirates, according…

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Eswatini Mobile to invest millions into arts sector

By Delisa Magagula Eswatini Mobile has announced plans to invest millions of Emalangeni into the country’s creative industry through the sponsorship of music shows, live events, and other artistic projects.The…

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PAC demands answers as E1.3 bln overdrawn in Phalala Fund account

By Kwanele Dhladhla The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has instructed the Ministry of Health to address the financial conundrum, which has resulted in E1.3 billion overdrawn balances in the Phalala…

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