- 9 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Over 1000 suspicious transactions recorded
Neal RijkenbergBy 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 September 2024.…
Read More- 8 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini economy faces ripple effects of South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak
SBy 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 Foot-and-Mouth…
Read More- 6 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
EU, ITC expands market access for local MSMEs at EITF 2024
By Lwazi DlaminiThe 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 initiative,…
Read More- 6 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Four local musos sign with True Classic
By Siphesihle DlaminiFour talented artists from the Eswatini have officially signed a record deal with the South African label True Classic Entertainment. M Nation, DJ Citie, Histo, and Cool Drop…
Read More- 5 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Survive the Black Friday sale frenzy
By Bahle GamaNovember 29, 2024, marks the official day of Black Friday globally, and the excitement of this day can lead to impulse buying, especially when faced with limited time…
Read More- 5 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Governor announces five institutions applying for bank licencing
By Delisa Thwala As part of its current strategy, the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) seeks to bring in more banks to Eswatini, which range from Islamic to Investment Banks.Since…
Read More- 4 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini’s coin recirculation solution gains global recognition
By Siphesihle DlaminiEswatini is proving that there’s still a place for coins. At the forefront of this resurgence is the Kingdom’s innovative approach to addressing the perennial challenges of coin…
Read More- 4 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Data woes rock MTN
By Bahle GamaThe Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) is in the process of developing an application that will allow customers to check or monitor their data usage across the country’s mobile…
Read More- 5 October 2024
- EFT Reporter
Consumers breathe sigh of relief with fuel price reduction
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe recent drop in fuel prices, announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, is a happy moment for Eswatini’s consumers and its economy. For the second…
Read More- 28 September 2024
- EFT Reporter
A Bridge to the Future: How Technology Can Elevate Landlocked Countries Like Eswatini
By Lwazi DlaminiPholile Shakantu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, believes that Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) should harness innovation and technological progress to overcome challenges in trade and…
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