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Eswatini Financial Times

Transport

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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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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Chinese EV giant BYD’s fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD BEIJING – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD’s net profit leapt 73.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to a record 15 billion yuan ($2.1 billion), it…

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Over E 1 million lost in online fraud EBA reveals

By Delisa Thwala Eswatini Bankers Association (EBA) Chairperson Mvuselelo Fakudze says in the case of online fraud where the card is not present, they have recorded an amount of E1…

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Consumers breathe sigh of relief with fuel price reduction

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe recent drop in fuel prices, announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, is a happy moment for Eswatini’s consumers and its economy. For the second…

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Built Infrastructure Key to Eswatini’s Socio-Economic Transformation

Nomsa Dlamini Since gaining independence in 1968, Eswatini has seen significant economic growth, evolving from a nation with just one tar road leading to the colonial offices to boasting some…

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E1 billion worth of Microprojects uplifting communities

By Delisa Thwala The Microprojects Programme (MPP) is making a huge impact on the lives of ordinary Swazi’s through establishing self-help infrastructure projects in the rural and semi-urban areas. Director…

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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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What Africa need to do to benefit from Globalization

By Thokozani Mazibuko Globalization, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is not a new phenomenon, it may be defined as the increasing interaction among, and integration of, the activities…

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Minister Neal Rijkenberg’s E29.4bn pro-growth, inclusive budget

Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg By Sifiso Sibandze Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg on Monday delivered a E29.4 billion pro-growth which is also viewed as being inclusive. Eswatini’s 2024/2025 budget presents a…

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