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Eswatini Financial Times

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World Bank sounds alarm on ‘historical reversal’ of development for poorest nations

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Half of the world’s 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a…

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs secures E2.8 million grant for relief and rehabilitation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu. Picture: Tribe Studios By Ncaba Ntshakalancaban@rubiconmedia.group The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has successfully secured a generous grant of…

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China told it faces ‘fork in the road’ as officials meet CEOs

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2024, in Beijing, China March 24, 2024. REUTERS/Jing Xu By Colleen Howe and Jing Xu…

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SVNET Scholarship Recovery Programme raised over E48m for government in 2023

African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. By Lwazi Dlamini The resounding success of the Scholarship Management and Loan Recovery has been amplified by the net revenue collection of E48…

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Mixed signals on Eswatini’s recent economic developments

Central Bank Governor Dr Phil Mnisi By Ncaba Ntshakala The Central Bank of the Kingdom of Eswatini has released its report on the latest economic developments with mixed signals.  The…

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Agriculture budget should be 10% of national budget – MP

A tractor ploughing the fields. By Bahle Gama  Members of Parliament have questioned when the country will implement the Maputo declaration if the Ministry of Agriculture is still getting 5…

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19.7% increase in funds allocated to the Council of Arts and Culture

A musician on stage By Siphesihle Dlamini The Council of Arts and Culture has seen an increment of 19.7 per cent, from 8 682 735 allocated last financial year to…

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Minister Neal Rijkenberg’s E29.4bn pro-growth, inclusive budget

Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg By Sifiso Sibandze Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg on Monday delivered a E29.4 billion pro-growth which is also viewed as being inclusive. Eswatini’s 2024/2025 budget presents a…

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GBV: SADC grappling with ending scourge

Deputy Prime Minister Thuli Dladla being sworn-in to office. By Karabo Ngoepe, Nokunceda Magagula, Silindzelwe Nxumalo and Ncaba NtshakalaAlmost one in every three women globally has been subjected to some…

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South Africa’s Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts

Container ships are seen outside the harbour as workers at South Africa’s state-owned logistics firm Transnet continue to protest outside the Port of Cape Town on their nationwide strike action…

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