Eswatini Financial Times

Economic growth

Crackdown on liquor outlets near institutions of learning

By Bahle Gama The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Trade is taking a firm stance against liquor outlets operating near institutions of learning, courtesy of the successful passage into law…

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOP PRIORITY IN EWADE’S MNWAP’S PROJECT

By Lwazi Dlamini The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Project has a four-pronged approach with economic development the main priority. The other three areas of…

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Inyatsi Foundation pumps E100 000 donation to boost disaster relief efforts

By Ncaba NtshakalaInyatsi Foundation has taken a compassionate and impactful step in supporting emaSwati struggling with the devastating aftermath of recent natural disasters by donating food parcels, blankets, and mattresses…

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SACU revenue declines by 20.4%, E2.66 billion shortfall in 2025/26

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Kingdom of Eswatini has experienced a significant decline in Southern African Customs Union (SACU) revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year, marking a 20.4 per cent reduction compared…

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Exchange rate risks loom despite growth prospects

By Thokozani Mazibuko Africa’s economic outlook for 2025 presents a paradox: substantial growth potential coupled with heightened exchange rate risks. As nations across the continent strive to stabilize their economies…

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“Art is God Given Talent”- Nkosinathi

By Siphesihle Dlamini Nkosinathi Mamba, a self-taught fine artist from Eswatini, is making waves with his powerful and diverse artwork. From pen and pencil drawings to vibrant wall paintings, his…

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Temvelo Mtsetfwa E50,000 richer, drives away in Jaecoo J7

By Siphesihle Dlamini Temvelo Mtsetfwa, the newly crowned Miss Eswatini 2024/25, walked away with a wealth of prizes, including a hefty E50,000 cash award and a luxury Jaecoo J7 vehicle.…

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Mpakeni Dam expected to start irrigation in 2027-2028

By Bahle Gama Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg says the Mpakeni Dam is expected to start the first irrigation around 2027-2028, and from then, it will have a huge expansion.…

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Uncle Waffles in over E1 Mln lawsuit

By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini-born and world-acclaimed DJ Uncle Waffles, born Lungelihle Zwane, is at the centre of a legal dispute involving an E1 million lawsuit filed by a promoter in…

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Africa will only mobilise US$195 billion by 2035

By Bahle Gama Africa’s share of the total global climate change amounts to 55.3 per cent. At the current finance levels of around US$30 billion per year, Africa will only…

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