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MBABANE – Eswatini may be forced to review its value-added tax (VAT) refund procedures at the border following South Africa’s proposed VAT increase. This was confirmed by Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule. South Africa has proposed raising its VAT rate by 2%, from 15% to 17%, effective April 1, 2025. This move […]
MBABANE — The government is set to introduce wide-ranging reforms across the land, mining, energy, and water sectors in the 2025/26 financial year, a move aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving service delivery. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy’s latest annual report, these reforms will feature new legislative frameworks, the adoption […]
In a significant development for the nation’s health governance, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), held a fruitful meeting today with the Parliament Health Portfolio Committee (Senate) at the UN Building. The session provided an opportunity for the ministry to update senators on several pressing health matters and to […]
DUBAI, UAE – In a major stride toward advancing women’s rights worldwide, Eswatini’s Minister of Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT), Savannah Maziya, has been elected Chairperson of the Global Council on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5. Her appointment, announced at the ongoing World Governments Summit in Dubai, charges her with spearheading global efforts to promote […]
MBABANE – A recent study indicating that civil servants earn up to 50 percent more than their private-sector counterparts has ignited a fresh debate—not just about salary equity, but about broader impacts on national competitiveness, skills development, and economic growth. While the original discussion centered on the wage gap itself, policymakers and analysts are now […]
MBABANE, [Date] — In a move set to strengthen economic ties between the Kingdom of Eswatini and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), both nations have signed a milestone agreement designed to protect and promote mutual investments. The accord, hailed by officials as a significant step toward bolstering investor confidence, covers key areas such as dispute […]
Mbabane, Eswatini – After nearly three decades, the Kingdom of Eswatini is set to unveil its first Public Finance Review (PFR) since 1996. The official launch will take place on February 19, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in Mbabane. This milestone event marks a critical turning point for the nation’s fiscal policy and economic planning. […]
Mbabane, Eswatini – Today, Eswatini will appear before the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Committee on the Application of Standards in Geneva, Switzerland. The central focus will be on allegations regarding violations of Convention 87, which encompasses the right to freedom of association and the protection of the right to organize. This appearance follows reports submitted […]
MBABANE – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Dlamini has raised concerns regarding the operations of the Auditor General’s Office, questioning the reliability and accuracy of its reports and protocols. In a recent breakfast meeting with the Editors’ Forum of Eswatini, PM Dlamini addressed the issue of unqualified audits conducted by Timothy Matsebula, the Auditor General (AG). […]
Mbabane, Eswatini – The Kingdom of Eswatini proudly hosted esteemed members of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) working groups, as the Honourable Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg officially welcomed participants to a series of pivotal meetings aimed at advancing global financial inclusion. The 29th Digital Financial Services (DFS), 24th Financial Inclusion Strategy Peer Learning […]
MBABANE – The Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA) is pleased to announce the return of the highly anticipated Sports Administration Course. This decision comes in response to an overwhelming demand from member bodies for its continuation. The announcement was made by EOCGA Chief Executive Officer Maxwell Jele at the Mountain View Hotel in […]
MBABANE, Eswatini — In a significant move to boost Eswatini’s agricultural resilience, Minister of Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka has extended an open invitation to international investors to establish fertilizer manufacturing facilities within the nation. This call was made during his address at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH24) held in Nairobi, Kenya. Eswatini has […]
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