- 21 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
King urges entrepreneurs to seize vast opportunities beyond Eswatini borders
by Ncaba Ntshakala During the 18th edition of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (EYA) Gala dinner, held recently at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre, His Majesty King Mswati…
Read More- 20 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Ghana begins construction of $12 bln petroleum hub
FILE PHOTO: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana speaks during a press conference during the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Stansstad, Switzerland, June 16, 2024. ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE/Pool…
Read More- 16 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini secures E6 billion in grants over 20 years for HIV, TB, and Malaria battle
By Ncaba Ntshakala Eswatini has successfully secured grants amounting to an impressive E6.48 billion through the Eswatini Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) over the past two decades, which has been a…
Read More- 15 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
South Africa’s Standard Bank posts 4% rise in half-year profit
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Africa’s biggest lender by assets Standard Bank said on Thursday its half-year profit rose by 4%, with performance supported by franchise growth in its banking businesses…
Read More- 15 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival
A catalyst for creative growth and market expansion in Eswatini By Siphesihle Dlamini The Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival has emerged as a transformative platform for creatives in…
Read More- 15 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini listed in African countries doing well in intra-African tradeÂ
Intra Africa Trade By Delisa Thwala Intra-African trade fosters regional integration by fostering collaboration among African countries, resulting in the creation of common infrastructure, harmonized rules, and the removal of trade obstacles.…
Read More- 14 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Nigerian army destroys 27 illicit refineries, seizes stolen oil
By Camillus Eboh ABUJA – Nigerian army troops have destroyed at least 27 illicit refining sites and seized stolen crude oil following raids this week on illegal oil bunkering sites in…
Read More- 13 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs for third quarter in a row
FILE PHOTO: Job seekers wait beside a road for casual work offered by passing motorists in Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo By Kopano Gumbi…
Read More- 13 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
The New Mall up for E40 million expansion
Construction work has already begun. By Delisa Thwala After years of pleading for one of the most affordable Supermarkets Boxer store, the people of Mbabane have been finally answered. The…
Read More- 12 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
Stocks waver in lead up to data deluge; CPI in focus
FILE PHOTO: The Nasdaq Market site is seen in New York City, U.S., March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo By Shubham Batra and Shashwat Chauhan U.S. stocks struggled for direction on Monday as…
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