Eswatini Financial Times

Politics

Russian central bank sees chance of prolonged low oil price cycle

Fears that oil prices could collapse to 1980s levels MOSCOW – Russia’s central bank has warned the Kremlin’s policymakers the United States and OPEC have the capacity to flood the oil market and cause…

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PSAs Support Conversion of ENPF But…

By Thokozani Mazibuko The conversion of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) into a national pension scheme has received the endorsement of Public Sector Unions (PSAs), albeit with a crucial…

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Threat of PEPFAR funding halt could reverse gains in HIV and TB response in Eswatini

By Siphesihle Dlamini The potential freeze on PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) funding, which was an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025,…

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John Dramani Mahama returning as Ghana president on pledge to mend economy

National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate and former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama salute supporters during his final election campaign rally in Accra, Ghana December 5, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra By Maxwell…

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Govt moves to review Supreme Court Judgment on Phase II

By Thokozani Mazibuko The Government has announced its intention to review the Supreme Court’s judgment on Phase II of the process. The announcement comes after a thorough examination of the…

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ENPF Investments increase on local and foreign lands

By Delisa Thwala Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF)’s investment has soared for the year 2024. This is contained in the CEO’s performance report which she presented during the 6th ENPF…

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ESERA records E49.23 million income

By Delisa Thwala In the Financial Year 2023/24, The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) received a total income of E49.23 million, a 4% increase from the previous fiscal year. Majority…

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Tinkhundla Ministry pumps over E35 million into 53 projects

By Delisa Thwala The Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development has completed their major projects to the value of E35 603 018 72. This is contained in their 2nd Financial…

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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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Survive the Black Friday sale frenzy

By Bahle Gama November 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…

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