- 12 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Lebombo border closure costing SA about E10 million/day
By Bahle GamaThe 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 Port,…
Read More- 9 November 2024
- EFT Reporter
Heatwave has affected country’s crops, imports to increase
by Bahle GamaAs 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.In an…
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- 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- 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…
Read More- 28 September 2024
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini Invites Jewish Investors to Stimulate Economic Growth
by Ncaba NtshakalaThe Kingdom of Eswatini is actively seeking various pathways to enhance its economy and is engaging potential investors with enthusiasm.Under the leadership of Prime Minister Russell Dlamini, a…
Read More- 21 September 2024
- EFT Reporter
E2 Million Grant for Environmental Protection
By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Government of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, has announced that applications are now open for a significant E2 million grant aimed at supporting…
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