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Eswatini Financial Times

Economic growth

China loosens gold import quotas with eye on arresting yuan rally

China’s central bank has approved foreign exchange purchases by some commercial banks to pay for gold imports under recently increased quotas, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said…

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Dollar rises versus yen, Swiss franc, Fed and trade talks in focus

The U.S. dollar rose against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc while steadying versus the euro as investors looked towards the impending outcome of the Federal Reserve policy meeting later…

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The Silent Symphony of Zwakele Ndzabandzaba

By Siphesihle Dlamini Within the bustling walls of Hlathikhulu Central High School, a story of grit, raw talent, and quiet determination is being written—not in ink, but in graphite. It’s…

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Young Zesh says there is no cultural difference between Taiwan, Eswatini

The boundaries that once separated nations and their traditions are becoming less pronounced. This sentiment was echoed by talented Eswatini musician Young Zesh, who recently returned from a performance in…

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COSAFA Cup: Over E0.5 million kitty for Sihlangu stars

By Chris Dlamini Have you ever wondered what it would mean for Sihlangu Semnikati if Eswatini won the upcoming COSAFA Cup? The regional soccer showpiece resumes on June 4 this…

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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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