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Eswatini Financial Times

International

Phalala Fund E1.3 billion in the red

By Lwazi Dlamini The cat is finally out of the bag! The suspension of the Phalala Referral Fund by the Government last year came because of a staggering over E1…

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IMF urges fiscal restraint as future SACU revenues decline

By Thokozani Mazibuko A laser-focused report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its recent Annual Article IV mission, the finance landscape of the country is set to undergo significant…

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‘We are looking to create the best copyright system in the continent’

The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Melusi Masuku, articulated that their goal is to establish ‘the best copyright system in the continent.’ The economic implications…

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Lebombo border closure costing SA about E10 million/day

By Bahle Gama The Road Freight Association says the closure of the Lebombo border post between South Africa and Mozambique, and the subsequent disruption to cargo moving through the Maputo…

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Heatwave has affected country’s crops, imports to increase

by Bahle Gama As a result of the heatwave that struck the country last week, crop farmers have been affected the most and the country’s imports are expected to increase.…

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Eswatini economy faces ripple effects of South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak

S By 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…

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EU, ITC expands market access for local MSMEs at EITF 2024

By Lwazi Dlamini The 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…

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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.…

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Eswatini’s coin recirculation solution gains global recognition

By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini 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…

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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…

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