- 13 August 2024
- EFT Reporter
South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs for third quarter in a row
FILE PHOTO: Job seekers wait beside a road for casual work offered by passing motorists in Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo By Kopano Gumbi…
Read More- 7 July 2024
- EFT Reporter
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential race?
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 30th annual Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., July 6, 2024. REUTERS/Edmund D. Fountain/File Photo By Nandita Bose, Jeff Mason and Bianca Flowers…
Read More- 4 July 2024
- EFT Reporter
Portugal plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents
A man looks at the skyline in Portugal By Catarina Demony and Sergio Goncalves LISBON – The Portuguese government is planning to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents in an effort to attract skilled workers…
Read More- 17 June 2024
- EFT Reporter
Coalition government policies to determine consumer confidence-Economist
By Bahle Gama The policies that will be implemented by the coalition government in South Africa will determine the direction of the business community regionally and internationally. Eswatini Economist Thembinkosi…
Read More- 10 June 2024
- EFT Reporter
23% of women are sexually harassed in the workplace
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi By Thokozani Mazibuko While most organisations are advocating for equal opportunities for both sexes in the job space, it seems women have…
Read More- 29 May 2024
- EFT Reporter
87% of Financial Inclusion has been a result of all mobile money banking services.
By Delisa Thwala Earlier this week Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi announced that through all mobile money banking services, Eswatini has surpassed its 75% financial inclusion…
Read More- 27 May 2024
- EFT Reporter
2024 elections to influence global economy significantly
Minister of Economic Planning and Development Dr Thambo Gina. By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Ministry of Economic Planning and Development’s Macroeconomic Analysis and Research Unit has released its 2024 Quarter 1 economic…
Read More- 13 May 2024
- EFT Reporter
U.S. Embassy calls for applications on prestigious Humphrey Fellowship
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Embassy of the United States of America in Eswatini has announced the commencement of the competition for the 2025-2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, inviting prospective candidates to…
Read More- 11 May 2024
- EFT Reporter
UNFPA urges collective effort to combat gender-based violence
By Siphesihle Dlamini The United Nations Population Fund is calling for a concerted and collective effort to combat Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. UNFPA Officer in Charge, Margaret…
Read More- 11 May 2024
- EFT Reporter
Institutions warned against threatening ESHEC CEO’s life
By Bahle Gama Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) CEO Dr. Lorreta Mkhonta is allegedly receiving threats from institutions of higher learning that have not been complying with the regulator’s standards.…
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