finances

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…

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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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‘Eswatini Arts Summit A Catalyst for Empowerment and Economic Growth’

Minister of Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, recently lauded the Eswatini Arts Summit as a pivotal event for the nation’s artistic community. The summit, attended by a diverse…

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Minister Nzima necessitates the creation of job opportunities for youth

By Siphesihle DlaminiMinister of Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Bongani Nzima, has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Eswatini. His remarks come in…

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King’s call could propel Eswatini among Africa’s best healthcare systems

by Ncaba NtshakalaHis Majesty King Mswati III’s call for affordable and inclusive healthcare signals a transformative shift that could position Eswatini among the African nations with the best healthcare systems.…

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King calls for affordable and inclusive healthcare for all emaSwati

by Ncaba Ntshakala His Majesty King Mswati III has called for an improved and affordable healthcare system that ensures every LiSwati has access to quality medical services, regardless of their…

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Threat of PEPFAR funding halt could reverse gains in HIV and TB response in Eswatini

By Siphesihle DlaminiThe potential freeze on PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) funding, which was an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, could…

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INCREASE IN ELDERLY GRANTS AMID INFLATION CONCERNS

By Bahle GamaIn response to the growing economic challenges facing the nation, particularly the rising costs of essential services like electricity and water, His Majesty King Mswati III has announced…

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The ripple effect of Trump’s withdrawal of US from WHO

By Thokozani Mazibuko As discussions surrounding public health and international cooperation intensify, concerns are mounting over the potential repercussions of the United States of America (USA) withdrawal from the World…

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National Budget should align with Programme of Action

By Thokozani Mazibuko The Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini concluded a Cabinet Retreat at the Royal Villas in Ezulwini, emphasizing the necessity of aligning the national budget with the newly established…

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