Eswatini Financial Times

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Data woes rock MTN

By Bahle Gama The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) is in the process of developing an application that will allow customers to check or monitor their data usage across the country’s…

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PM denounces leaks as a well-planned strategy to cause global economic resentment towards Eswatini

By Siphesihle Dlamini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini provided insights into the ongoing investigation surrounding the leaks from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit (EFIU). The Prime Minister asserted that the unauthorized…

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China stops short of Africa debt relief as pledges more cash

By Duncan Miriri and Laurie Chen NAIROBI/BEIJING – China stopped short of providing the debt relief sought by many African countries this week, but pledged 360 billion yuan ($50.7 billion)…

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STAGGERING E433.9 MILLION LAUNDERED IN 2024 FIRST QUARTER

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe rising cases of suspected money laundering in the country have reached alarming scales. he first quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year has revealed alarming figures concerning the…

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Ghana begins construction of $12 bln petroleum hub

FILE PHOTO: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana speaks during a press conference during the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Stansstad, Switzerland, June 16, 2024. ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE/Pool…

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Boost for MK Party as Floyd Shivambu crosses floor

Floyd Shivambu JOHANNESBURG – The deputy leader of the South African opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said on Thursday he was resigning to join the party led by former president Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto we Sizwe…

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Eswatini listed in African countries doing well in intra-African trade 

Intra Africa Trade By Delisa Thwala  Intra-African trade fosters regional integration by fostering collaboration among African countries, resulting in the creation of common infrastructure, harmonized rules, and the removal of trade obstacles.…

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Nigerian army destroys 27 illicit refineries, seizes stolen oil

By Camillus Eboh ABUJA – Nigerian army troops have destroyed at least 27 illicit refining sites and seized stolen crude oil following raids this week on illegal oil bunkering sites in…

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Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. Kishida confirmed on August 14 that he will not…

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Erriyon Knighton’s case shows ‘USADA is a law unto itself’

US athlete Erriyon Knighton By Abbey Makoe  “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” These powerful words, which originated as a comment in a letter written by English…

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