Eswatini Financial Times

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‘Agri supplies valued at E20 mln must be reserved for EmaSwati’

By Kwanele Dhladhla There has been a strong call by stakeholders that the supply of goods and services within the agricultural sector should be reserved for targeted Eswatini citizens for…

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New ATAF Executive Secretary commits to building fair tax systems

By Kwanele Dhladhla Mary Baine, the new Executive Director of the Africa Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), has committed to building fair tax systems across all African countries, including Eswatini. ATAF…

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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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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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CBE complex spurs local growth E160m injected, 35 Firms benefit

By Delisa Magagula The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has injected over E160 million into the local economy through its landmark headquarters development in Ezulwini, involving at least 35 local…

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Gates Foundation to commit $1.6 billion for Gavi vaccine alliance

The Gates Foundation said on Tuesday it will commit $1.6 billion over the next five years to support Gavi, a public-private partnership that helps buy vaccines for the world’s poorest…

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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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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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UK–Eswatini Trade Surges to E576 Million Amid Soaring Imports

by Ncaba Ntshakala The total trade between the United Kingdom (UK) and Eswatini skyrocketed by 300% to £24 million (approximately R576 million) in the year ending Q4 2024. This dramatic…

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