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Economic growth

IMF urges fiscal restraint as future SACU revenues decline

By Thokozani MazibukoA laser-focused report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its recent Annual Article IV mission, the finance landscape of the country is set to undergo significant scrutiny…

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‘We are looking to create the best copyright system in the continent’

The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Melusi Masuku, articulated that their goal is to establish ‘the best copyright system in the continent.’ The economic implications…

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DJs to pay an annual copyright compensation fee of E1,860

By Siphesihle DlaminiAimed to support local artists and uphold copyright laws, the Eswatini Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Society (ESWACOS) has proposed a new annual copyright fee for DJs operating within…

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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 MazibukoThe 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 Care…

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Lebombo border closure costing SA about E10 million/day

By Bahle GamaThe Road Freight Association says the closure of the Lebombo border post between South Africa and Mozambique, and the subsequent disruption to cargo moving through the Maputo Port,…

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Heatwave has affected country’s crops, imports to increase

by Bahle GamaAs 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.In an…

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Water tariff hike: did MPs consult with emaSwati?

By Bahle GamaThe 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, 2024,…

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Over 1000 suspicious transactions recorded

Neal RijkenbergBy Delisa Thwala The Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit (EFIU) continued to receive Suspicious Transaction reports (STR).These reports from accountable, recorded 1,229 for the period of July to September 2024.…

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

SBy 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 Foot-and-Mouth…

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