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By MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has confirmed that government will allocate E10 billion towards the national wage bill, a significant portion of the 2025/26 budget. This funding aims to ensure the sustainability of public service salaries, improve efficiency in wage administration, and address salary adjustments for civil servants. Government’s Commitment […]
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By Ntokozo Magongo MBABANE – Football supporters have been urged to maintain a violence-free environment during the Ingwenyama Cup games and to adhere to road safety regulations while attending the matches. The Ingwenyama Cup progresses to the quarter-finals stage on Saturday and Sunday, featuring both the elite and women’s tournaments. A double-header will take place […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – The Eswatini government has allocated E600 million to complete the construction of the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Ezulwini. This funding has been designated specifically for the ICC, while plans for the associated Five-Star Hotel (FISH) will be addressed at a later stage. The hotel’s completion could take an additional […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – The 2025/26 budget includes significant provisions for the financial sector, focusing on enhancing banking accessibility, improving financial literacy, and modernizing banking regulations. Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg highlighted the need for a robust financial system to support economic growth. “A well-functioning financial sector is key to sustainable development. This budget […]
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BY STAFF SIPHOFANENI – Residents have warmly welcomed the opening of a new Embiveni mini meat market, the first such establishment in the Lubombo region. The launch saw hundreds of customers flocking to the market to purchase a variety of meat products, demonstrating a strong demand for affordable and high-quality meat in the area. Managing […]
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STORIES BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – The 2025/26 budget has allocated substantial funding to infrastructure development, a move aimed at fostering economic growth and improving service delivery. Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg emphasized government’s commitment to expanding and maintaining Eswatini’s infrastructure. “Infrastructure development is key to unlocking economic potential, improving connectivity, and creating employment opportunities […]
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By Ntokozo Magongo MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) is rejoicing following the announcement of an increment of E1.5 million in their budget allocation. They will now receive E7.5 million, which will significantly contribute towards the national teams, particularly the Senior National Team, Sihlangu Semnikati. The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, delivered the much-anticipated […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Eswatini’s 2025/26 budget comes amid declining Southern African Customs Union (SACU) receipts, forcing the government to focus on alternative revenue sources. Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg highlighted that while SACU contributions have fallen from E13.07 billion to E10.40 billion, the government has strategically withdrawn E1 billion from the SACU Stabilization […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – The 2025/26 National Budget, presented by Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg, places a strong emphasis on economic growth by significantly increasing capital expenditure. The budget seeks to accelerate infrastructure development, job creation, and economic transformation. A notable highlight of this year’s budget is the 14.4% increase in capital expenditure, which […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – The national budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 has seen a significant increase, rising from E29.4 billion in the 2024/25 financial year to E32.61 billion. This was announced on February 14, 2025, during the Budget Speech delivered by Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg in the House of Assembly. The minister […]
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