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Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, addressing stakeholders at the launch of the Smallholder Agricultural Productivity Enhancement and Marketing Project (SAPEMP)
Economy

World Bank loan to ease supplier debts

MBABANE – The Government of Eswatini has secured a E1.9 billion ($100 million) loan from the World Bank to address long-standing delays in...

Eswatini ministers attend IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington to discuss global job creation and economic growth.
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Eswatini joins global talks on jobs and economic recovery

Washington D.C., April 24 — Eswatini’s Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Dr. Thambo Gina, has taken part in this year’s IMF–World Bank...

Minister Finance Neal delivering the budget speech today
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Roads levy added to fuel prices from April 4 in Eswatini

MBABANE – A new Roads Authority Levy of 40 cents per litre will be added to the price of fuel in Eswatini starting...

Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade, Eswatini.
Economy

Eswatini responds to US tariff increase, assures traders of support

MBABANE – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade is closely monitoring the recent decision by the United States to impose a 10%...

Eswatini wraps up consultations on economic empowerment rules. Photo: UNDP Eswatini
Economy

Eswatini wraps up consultations on economic empowerment rules

Stakeholder consultations on Eswatini’s Citizen Economic Empowerment Regulations have officially concluded after two weeks of intense deliberations. The discussions, which ran from March...

Stakeholders engage in strategic discussions at the Commerce Ministry's consultation workshop.
Economy

Commerce ministry consults stakeholders on 2025-2030 strategy

The Eswatini Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Trade has launched a three-day Stakeholder Consultation Workshop aimed at shaping its strategic direction for 2025-2030....

King Mswati III addresses the community at the KaLanga Gateway launch, outlining plans to boost development and create jobs in the region.
Economy

King Mswati III unveils development plans to tackle poverty

KaLonhlupheko, a community long associated with economic hardship, is undergoing a transformation as King Mswati III pushes for development in the region. Speaking...

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ESCCOM Renews Licences for electronic companies

Mbabane- In a significant move to bolster the nation’s communication infrastructure, Eswatini Communication Commission has revitalized the Eswatini digital landscape by renewing ten...