Eswatini Financial Times

Agriculture

Phalala Fund E1.3 billion in the red

By Lwazi Dlamini The cat is finally out of the bag! The suspension of the Phalala Referral Fund by the Government last year came because of a staggering over E1…

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EEC applies for a notable tariff increase of 25.51% in 2025/26

Headache for households and businesses alike, as the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has submitted a request to the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) for a substantial revenue requirement of E4,219,416,214…

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Minister of ICT lauds youth innovation

By Thokozani Mazibuko The Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Savannah Maziya, in a voice of the Principal Secretary, Phesheya Dube, delivered an inspiring speech at the Code for…

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Heatwave has affected country’s crops, imports to increase

by Bahle Gama As a result of the heatwave that struck the country last week, crop farmers have been affected the most and the country’s imports are expected to increase.…

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Water tariff hike: did MPs consult with emaSwati?

By Bahle Gama The Eswatini Consumer’s Forum has questioned what informed the decision to approve a yearly 4 per cent water tariff hike by Members of Parliament (MPs).On October 30,…

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Eswatini economy faces ripple effects of South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak

S By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Eswatini economy, which is heavily intertwined with the South African market, faces potential challenges as the Republic of South Africa (RSA) grapples with a series of…

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EU, ITC expands market access for local MSMEs at EITF 2024

By Lwazi Dlamini The European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) collaborated to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2024 Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF). This…

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Govt fully behind the “Take the right path” theme

By Thokozani Mazibuko “Take the Right Path,” is localized to “NKWE! Asihloniphe emalungelo, sincobe iAIDS Eswatini,” reflects the critical connection between fundamental rights and the ongoing battle against HIV and…

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E2 Million Grant for Environmental Protection

By Siphesihle Dlamini The Government of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, has announced that applications are now open for a significant E2 million grant aimed at…

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Natural Resources spends E10 million on water supply

By Delisa Thwala The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy has revealed in their quarterly report that they have spent E10 million on the Construction of rural water supply schemes…

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