#Ministry of Finance

Eswatini Vows to Cut High Data Costs for Inclusive Digital Growth

Vienna, Austria – Eswatini’s Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing data costs and ensuring universal digital access, especially for underserved communities. Speaking during a panel discussion at the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2025 under the theme “Digital Acceleration for Growth and Inclusion,” Rijkenberg emphasized that despite some reductions, the […]

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Historic Eswatini Public Finance Review (PFR) Launch Set for February 19, 2025

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. […]

Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg Welcomes AFI Working Groups to Eswatini

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 […]

ERS Prepares for Revenue Takeover: A New Era of Fiscal Administration

Today marks a pivotal moment for the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) as the Acting Minister of Finance, Honourable Mabulala Maseko, inaugurated the “Revenue Takeover” project at the ERS Head Office. This landmark initiative signals a significant shift in fiscal management, entrusting the ERS with full responsibility for collecting non-tax revenue, in accordance with the provisions […]

Acting Minister of Finance Launches Revenue Takeover Project

Today marks a significant milestone in Eswatini’s fiscal landscape as the Acting Minister of Finance, Honourable Mabulala Maseko, officially launched the Revenue Takeover project in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Government Ministries, and the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS). This transformative initiative aims to streamline revenue collection processes by entrusting full responsibility to the ERS, […]

Eswatini Delegation Gears Up for IMF & World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC

MBABANE – The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, and the Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Dr. Thambo Gina, along with Dr. Phil Mnisi, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, are leading a high-level delegation from Eswatini in a preparatory meeting ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Spring […]

Eswatini’s External Debt Profile Revealed: Mainland China-Linked Institutions Lead the Pack

MBABANE – Eswatini’s Treasury financial reports, tabled in Parliament, unveil a debt portfolio with Mainland China-linked institutions leading the way, accounting for over E7 billion in loans. Concerns arise over the country’s ongoing reliance on loans amidst geopolitical considerations. As of March 31, 2023, the African Development Bank (AfDB) emerged as the largest lender, with […]