- 27 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
Planned US auto tariffs shake global industry as price hikes
The United States’ announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports rippled throughout the world on Thursday, as global vehicle suppliers warned of immediate price hikes and dealers raised fears…
Read More- 27 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
Gold climbs as new Trump tariffs on auto sector stoke trade tensions
Gold prices hit their highest in nearly a week on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on auto imports starting next week, escalating global trade tensions that…
Read More- 26 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
South African rand gains amid unease over Trump’s tariff plans
South Africa’s rand edged higher early on Wednesday, as investors mulled over U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans which they fear will cause an economic slowdown. At 0707 GMT,…
Read More- 26 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
68% of Emaswati can’t handle their finances
By Delisa Magagula Recent statistics paint a troubling picture of financial literacy levels in the country. According to the latest report, only 26% of citizens demonstrate overall financial capability, while…
Read More- 26 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
Earth Hour promotes environmental conservation
With Siphesihle Dlamini With the world recognizing Earth Hour 2025, on March 22 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, local time, millions of people will unite in a powerful demonstration…
Read More- 25 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
GOVT WEIGHS-IN ON ESWATINIMED DEBACLE
By Kwanele Dhladhla Acting Prime Minister Thuli Dladla has maintained that they intervened in the EswatiniMed debacle to protect the interests of the nation and would continue to do so…
Read More- 12 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
FINCORP has E1.5 billion circulating among clients
By Delisa Magagula The Eswatini Development Finance Corporation (FINCORP) has reinforced its financial position with over E1.5 billion actively circulating among its clients. In a strategic move, the institution has…
Read More- 12 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
Labour inspections drop by 12% due to resource constraints, says Ministry report
by Ncaba NtshakalaThe Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Annual Report for 2024/25 has revealed a 12% decline in labour inspections across the country, attributing the decrease to limited resources,…
Read More- 5 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
New Maize disease threatens farmers, Pannar offers a solution
By Bahle Gama A newly emerging maize disease, Goss’s Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight, has been detected in South Africa, sparking concerns among farmers and agricultural experts. The disease, which…
Read More- 5 March 2025
- EFT Reporter
African armyworm plague spreads across Eswatini.
By Delisa Thwala A devastating invasion of African armyworms has been reported across Eswatini, leaving farmers and rural communities anxious about the destruction of grazing lands and small plants. The…
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