- 7 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Tipping the Bottle or Balancing the Budget?
With Siphesihle Dlamini The recent recommendation by the House of Assembly Portfolio Committee to reduce the proposed Alcohol and Tobacco Levy from 4.5 per cent to a mere 2 per…
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- 5 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini experienced a booming Easter tourism surge in April 2025
By Siphesihle Dlamini The Kingdom of Eswatini is celebrating a remarkable resurgence in its tourism sector following the Easter weekend of April 2025, with the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) releasing…
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- 5 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
US Trade with Africa Stagnates
By Thokozani Mazibuko Despite Africa being home to 54 countries and abundant natural resources, trade relations between the United States and the continent have remained strikingly underwhelming. Recent reports indicate…
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- 5 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
FNB Eswatini increases EYA sponsorship by 6.25%
By Delisa Magagula FNB Eswatini through its Foundation, FNB Eswatini Foundation, have announced a E1.7 million sponsorship package for the 19th edition of the Eswatini Entrepreneur of the Year Awards…
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- 5 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Minister of Commerce embodies ‘Speedy Gozillas’ nickname
The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has embraced his nickname ‘Speedy Gozillas’. Weeks ago during the celebration of Copyright Day, a programme Director in the form of…
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- 5 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
His Majesty King Mswati III plays stringent role in MSME Sector – Ministry of Commerce
By Delisa Magagula The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has affirmed that His Majesty King Mswati III plays a stringent and hands-on role in the development and…
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- 4 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
World Bank approves E1.9 bln policy loan
By Ncaba Ntshakala The World Bank has approved a $100 million (approximately E1.9 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) for the Kingdom of Eswatini, which is the first operation in a…
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- 30 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
‘Birds’ target over E100k in ‘Big Derby’
By Chris Dlamini At least 5 000 tickets will be on sale for Sunday’s Mbabane Derby. The biggest fixture in the land, Mbabane Swallows against Mbabane Highlanders, will get underway…
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- 30 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini accomplishes self-sufficiency, rakes in E1M+ from Pig exports
By Delisa Magagula Eswatini has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural sector, celebrating six consecutive years of pig self-sufficiency. This achievement has not only bolstered the nation’s food security…
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- 30 April 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini’s tourism sector soars with impressive growth in March 2025
By Siphesihle Dlamini The Kingdom of Eswatini has recorded a remarkable surge in international tourist arrivals for March 2025, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s tourism sector as it…
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