Eswatini Financial Times

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CIC goes from E3 billion to over E 5 billion worth of projects

By Delisa Thwala The Construction Industry Council (CIC) of Eswatini has registered over 1000 contractors valued at E 5 836 390 795 billion for the year 2023/2024. This was revealed…

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Eswatini Co-operatives Celebrate E3 Billion in Savings

By Lwazi Dlamini The cooperative sector in Eswatini is making significant progress and setting an example in the Southern African region, having amassed an impressive E3 billion in savings. This…

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NACAs receive E500,000 boost from Burkina Faso

By Siphesihle Dlamini The NACAs, which play a pivotal role in recognizing and celebrating the artistic talents and cultural heritage of Eswatini, are poised to benefit immensely from this timely…

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25% of MTN Bushfire tickets sold

By Siphesihle Dlamini Ticket sales for the MTN Bushfire festival have witnessed a record-breaking launch, with over 25% of the festival’s tickets already sold online and through the MTN MoMo…

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Financial Inclusion High in Eswatini

By Delisa Thwala The recently launched Digital Readiness Assessment (DRA) report has revealed that Financial inclusion is high in Eswatini. According to the National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2023-2028) financial…

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Alcohol, Tobacco levy increase to boost domestic revenue

By Ncaba Ntshakala The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, revealed in Parliament when delivering the Mid-Term Review that the government plans to introduce a significant increase in the alcohol and…

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Mining boom in South Africa sets stage for growth in Eswatini’s mining sector

By Ncaba NtshakalaThe recent surge in South Africa’s mining production, which increased by 4.7% year-on-year in September 2024, has surpassed expectations and provides a strong indication of the sector’s resilience…

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IMF urges fiscal restraint as future SACU revenues decline

By Thokozani Mazibuko A laser-focused report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its recent Annual Article IV mission, the finance landscape of the country is set to undergo significant…

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DJs to pay an annual copyright compensation fee of E1,860

By Siphesihle Dlamini Aimed to support local artists and uphold copyright laws, the Eswatini Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Society (ESWACOS) has proposed a new annual copyright fee for DJs operating…

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Lebombo border closure costing SA about E10 million/day

By Bahle Gama The Road Freight Association says the closure of the Lebombo border post between South Africa and Mozambique, and the subsequent disruption to cargo moving through the Maputo…

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