Eswatini Financial Times

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EmaSwati defrauded E399 million online, Interpol reaches out

Panel discussion By Delisa Magagula  The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has issued a stark warning about the increasing wave of online scams that have defrauded unsuspecting citizens of approximately E399…

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e-Mali triumphs at Finnovation Fintech Summit 

By Ncaba Ntshakala Siyabangena! Like their popular chants, indeed with e-Mali ‘sihamba ngolayini’ as the mobile money service operated by Eswatini Mobile, has clinched the coveted “Best FINTECH Innovations” award. The accolade…

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South Africa’s Vodacom says power crisis will remain a key challenge

A shopper walks past a Vodacom shop in Johannesburg. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s biggest mobile carrier Vodacom Group expects the country’s power crisis to continue to pose…

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What you need to know to use a drone in Eswatini

A drone taking off. Picture: Supplied By Khulile Thwala Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), popularly known as drones, have become increasingly popular over the years, even in Eswatini. Originally developed through…

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14.9% global internet traffic attributed to Netflix

A television set with a Netflix logo By Bahle Gama The over 4 000 Netflix subscribers in Eswatini are currently contributing to global internet traffic caused by the streaming service.…

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Acting PM calls for leveraging of ICT sector to empower women

Acting Prime Minister Pholile Shakantu. By Bahle Gama As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, many voices called for the inclusion of females in key decision-making structures.…

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Trailblazing Inyatsi treks deeper into Africa

Inyatsi Group Chairman Michelo Shakantu By Ntombi Mhlongo Eswatini-founded Inyatsi Group Holdings is making significant inroads throughout the African continent with investments and projects worth E3.7 billion currently being rolled…

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The Africa We Want; How Digital Technologies Can Help  

The world is moving in the digital direction with many countries on the African continent pushing for the 4IR. OPINION Dumi Jere The African Union’s Agenda 2063 envisions a people-driven…

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