- 3 July 2025
- EFT Reporter
CBE complex spurs local growth E160m injected, 35 Firms benefit
By Delisa Magagula The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has injected over E160 million into the local economy through its landmark headquarters development in Ezulwini, involving at least 35 local…
Read More- 20 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
‘AI is here, whether you like it or not,’ Minister Savannah tells MPs
By Thokozani Mazibuko Members of Parliament (MPs) participated in a transformative Training in Governance Workshop, facilitated by the Ministry of ICT in collaboration with the Royal Science and Technology Park.…
Read More- 20 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Standard Bank injects E75,000 towards the Green School initiative
Boosting environmental education in Eswatini, Standard Bank Eswatini has proudly announced a generous donation of E75,000 towards the Green School Initiative. This initiative aims to foster a culture of sustainability…
Read More- 20 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Regional tourist arrivals surge while overseas travel declines
By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini’s tourism sector is witnessing a robust rebound, as new figures from the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) show a significant increase in visitor arrivals for May 2025.…
Read More- 16 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Ghana has lost $11 billion to gold smuggling, links to UAE
Ghana is losing billions of dollars in revenue annually to smuggling from its booming artisanal gold mining sector with much of the gold flowing to the United Arab Emirates, according…
Read More- 16 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini Mobile to invest millions into arts sector
By Delisa Magagula Eswatini Mobile has announced plans to invest millions of Emalangeni into the country’s creative industry through the sponsorship of music shows, live events, and other artistic projects.The…
Read More- 16 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
PAC demands answers as E1.3 bln overdrawn in Phalala Fund account
By Kwanele Dhladhla The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has instructed the Ministry of Health to address the financial conundrum, which has resulted in E1.3 billion overdrawn balances in the Phalala…
Read More- 16 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
UK–Eswatini Trade Surges to E576 Million Amid Soaring Imports
by Ncaba Ntshakala The total trade between the United Kingdom (UK) and Eswatini skyrocketed by 300% to £24 million (approximately R576 million) in the year ending Q4 2024. This dramatic…
Read More- 12 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
AfDB, Eswatini relationship is solid
By Thokozani Mazibuko The African Development Bank (AfDB) has solidified its commitment to Eswatini with a remarkable increase in its active portfolio, rising from $222.5 million (about E4 billion) in…
Read More- 12 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Agriculture could rise to 15% of the GDP – EIPA
By Thokozani Mazibuko As Eswatini approaches 2030, the nation’s economy is projected to continue its path of diversification, with significant growth in both agricultural outputs and manufacturing sectors such as…
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