- 4 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Why Parliament’s thumbs up for the E5.2 bln Strategic Oil Reserve Facility marks a defining moment for Eswatini
A New Dawn for the Energy Sector: PULSE OF THE WEEK …With Siphesihle Dlamini We live in an era where global energy instability and economic uncertainties have left many developing…
Read More- 4 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Parly approves over E11.4 Billion Loan Bills in two Days
By Thokozani Mazibuko In a move aimed at bolstering infrastructure and economic growth, the House of Assembly has approved loan bills worth over E11 billion within a span of just…
Read More- 4 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
E140 million shell of a dream by Govt
By Delisa Magagula The Government of Eswatini has set aside E140 million for the construction of 10 factory shells in the 2025/26 financial year as part of its strategy to…
Read More- 2 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
ENPC justifies E5.2 bln Strategic Oil Reserve cost
By Kwanele Dhladhla The Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC) has clarified the conundrum, which has led to the false narrative that there has been a project cost increase of over…
Read More- 2 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Digital banking startup Chime targets $11.2 billion valuation in US IPO
Digital banking startup Chime Financial said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $11.2 billion on a fully diluted basis in its long-awaited New York initial public…
Read More- 2 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
Microsoft to invest $400 million in Switzerland on AI, cloud computing
Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab will invest $400 million in Switzerland, the company said on Monday, with the money going towards developing its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The…
Read More- 2 June 2025
- EFT Reporter
PM Applauds 12th Parliament for Advancing Economic Growth Through E11.4 Billion Loan Approvals
By Thokozani Mazibuko Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has commended the 12th Parliament for its decisive role in stimulating economic growth, following the approval of over E11.4 billion in Loan…
Read More- 27 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
CBE Governor warns of growth risks despite sectoral rebounds
By Delisa Magagula Delivering the Central Bank of Eswatini’s (CBE) 2025 Annual Monetary Policy Statement, Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi presented a cautiously optimistic picture of the country’s economic outlook, while…
Read More- 27 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
MPs call for an increase in OVC school fees
By Kwanele Dhladhla Members of Parliament have alleged that some support staff in government schools work for six months without pay due to bankruptcy, which is caused mainly by the…
Read More- 27 May 2025
- EFT Reporter
Eswatini’s E1.8 bln IDA loan to light up 50,000 homesteads by 2030
By Kwanele Dhladhla The Ministry of Finance has tabled a loan before Parliament, which seeks to raise E1.8 billion (37 million Euros) to provide electrification to 50 000 homesteads in…
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