- 18 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
E1.41 billion Education budget increase
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe government of Eswatini has made a substantial financial commitment to education, with the 2025/26 budget reaching an all-time high of E5.41 billion, marking a cumulative increase of…
Read More- 17 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Over E2 million invested for new Embiveni mini market at Siphofaneni
by Ncaba NtshakalaSiphofaneni has welcomed a major investment as Embiveni officially launched its first mini meat market in the Lubombo region, an expansion worth over E2 million. The project has…
Read More- 17 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini Allocates Over E170 Million to the Agriculture sector.
The 2025/26 national budget is planting seeds of growth for Eswatini’s agriculture sector, with Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg announcing a massive E170 million injection during the 12th Parliament’s Budget…
Read More- 17 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini pumps over E1.2 billion into roads and infrastructure
By Delisa Thwala Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg, during the Budget Speech for the 12th Parliament on Friday, unveiled an ambitious infrastructure development plan, signalling a new era for Eswatini’s…
Read More- 16 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
E1.07 bln allocation to DPMO, a historical record
By Thokozani MazibukoIn a landmark move signalling a significant commitment to social welfare, the Government of Eswatini has allocated a historic E1.07 billion to the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPM)…
Read More- 16 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Govt’s E1.07bln reasons for the vulnerable to smile
By Thokozani MazibukoThe Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg has finally announced the good news that the Elderly Persons have been waiting for. In a move aimed at alleviating the financial…
Read More- 12 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Why members should celebrate ENPF conversion
The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) has announced plans to convert its provident fund into a pension fund.The conversion is set to benefit members by providing them with a more…
Read More- 12 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
PSAs Support Conversion of ENPF But…
By Thokozani MazibukoThe conversion of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) into a national pension scheme has received the endorsement of Public Sector Unions (PSAs), albeit with a crucial caveat.…
Read More- 10 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini Inflation Forecast revised up for 2025
By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Eswatini Inflation Forecast 2025- 2027 has been revised upwards, now expected to hit 5.25 per cent, up from the previously anticipated 4.87 per cent.This revision follows a…
Read More- 10 February 2025
- EFT Reporter
Tariff reduction to 8%: Govt heeds HMK’s call to alleviate financial burden on emaSwati
By Bahle GamaThe reduction in the electricity tariff from 14.6 per cent to 8 per cent is the government’s response to His Majesty King Mswati III’s call to have emaSwati…
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