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Eswatini Financial Times

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US, China move towards trade talks, but a deal seems distant

U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook After a few weeks buying the…

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Tipping the Bottle or Balancing the Budget?

With Siphesihle Dlamini The recent recommendation by the House of Assembly Portfolio Committee to reduce the proposed Alcohol and Tobacco Levy from 4.5 per cent to a mere 2 per…

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Berkshire shares fall as Buffett names Abel CEO of $1.16 trillion empire

Berkshire Hathaway shares fell 2% in premarket trading after famed investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as CEO of the $1.16 trillion conglomerate after leading it for 60…

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Eswatini experienced a booming Easter tourism surge in April 2025

By Siphesihle Dlamini The Kingdom of Eswatini is celebrating a remarkable resurgence in its tourism sector following the Easter weekend of April 2025, with the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) releasing…

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US Trade with Africa Stagnates

By Thokozani Mazibuko Despite Africa being home to 54 countries and abundant natural resources, trade relations between the United States and the continent have remained strikingly underwhelming. Recent reports indicate…

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Minister of Commerce embodies ‘Speedy Gozillas’ nickname

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has embraced his nickname ‘Speedy Gozillas’. Weeks ago during the celebration of Copyright Day, a programme Director in the form of…

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World Bank approves E1.9 bln policy loan

By Ncaba Ntshakala The World Bank has approved a $100 million (approximately E1.9 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) for the Kingdom of Eswatini, which is the first operation in a…

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‘Birds’ target over E100k in ‘Big Derby’

By Chris Dlamini At least 5 000 tickets will be on sale for Sunday’s Mbabane Derby. The biggest fixture in the land, Mbabane Swallows against Mbabane Highlanders, will get underway…

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Eswatini accomplishes self-sufficiency, rakes in E1M+ from Pig exports

By Delisa Magagula Eswatini has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, celebrating six consecutive years of pig self-sufficiency. This achievement has not only bolstered the nation’s food security…

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Eswatini’s tourism sector soars with impressive growth in March 2025

By Siphesihle Dlamini The Kingdom of Eswatini has recorded a remarkable surge in international tourist arrivals for March 2025, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s tourism sector as it…

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