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87% of Financial Inclusion has been a result of all mobile money banking services.

By Delisa Thwala Earlier this week Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi announced that through all mobile money banking services, Eswatini has surpassed its 75% financial inclusion…

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2024 elections to influence global economy significantly

Minister of Economic Planning and Development Dr Thambo Gina. By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Ministry of Economic Planning and Development’s Macroeconomic Analysis and Research Unit has released its 2024 Quarter 1 economic…

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Eswatini’s journey to energy self-sustainability

By Bahle GamaThe country seems to be well prepared for the outcome of the contract between Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) and Eskom ending in 2025.This has been made visible through…

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‘BIRDS’ TRULY DESERVE THE LEAGUE GLORY!

The dearly departed Mbabane Swallows Chairman Victor ‘Maradona’ Gamedze uttered these immortal words against the backdrop of the Ingwenyama Cup 2017 1-0 triumph over army side Young Buffaloes in a…

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Refreshed Kia Sportage GT-Line Plus Shines

Prashirwin Naidu SOME may remember the first-generation 1993 Kia Sportage; its lacklustre design and poor safety ratings were major concerns then. However, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage is sumptuous like good…

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Institutions warned against threatening ESHEC CEO’s life

By Bahle GamaEswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) CEO Dr. Lorreta Mkhonta is allegedly receiving threats from institutions of higher learning that have not been complying with the regulator’s standards.ESHEC was…

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Hoisting the Eswatini flag

Waffles and ZeeBy Siphesihle DlaminiWinning as if their lives depended on it! Barely a week goes by without Eswatini-born superstars, Uncle Waffles and Zee Nxumalo making it to the ‘trending…

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SWIFT planning launch of new central bank digital currency platform in 12-24 months

The Swift logo is seen in this illustration taken, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationBy Marc Jones LONDON – Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform in…

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China told it faces ‘fork in the road’ as officials meet CEOs

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2024, in Beijing, China March 24, 2024. REUTERS/Jing XuBy Colleen Howe and Jing XuBEIJING –…

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SVNET Scholarship Recovery Programme raised over E48m for government in 2023

African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.By Lwazi DlaminiThe resounding success of the Scholarship Management and Loan Recovery has been amplified by the net revenue collection of E48 301 731…

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