Eswatini Financial Times

Investment

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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Moz President’s commitment to do business with Eswatini pleases King

By Kwanele Dhladhla His Majesty King Mswati III has described the visit to Eswatini by Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, as a step in the right direction, as discussions on development…

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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…

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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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US and Chinese officials to meet in London for pivotal trade talks

Top U.S. and Chinese officials were due to meet in London on Monday for talks aimed at defusing the high-stakes trade dispute that has widened in recent weeks beyond tit-for-tat…

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