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Eswatini Financial Times

Economic growth

‘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 Dlamini Aimed 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…

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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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Lebombo border closure costing SA about E10 million/day

By Bahle Gama The 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…

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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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Over 1000 suspicious transactions recorded

Neal Rijkenberg By 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…

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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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