ESWATINI RELIEVED SA VAT INCREMENT NOT 2%, PLANS ALIGNMENT

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Government has responded positively to South Africa’s newly proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) adjustment, expressing relief that the increase is lower than initially anticipated. Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, confirmed that Eswatini will consider aligning its VAT structure with that of its southern neighbor in a manner that minimizes economic strain […]

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ESCCOM FORUM: DRIVING INNOVATION & CONNECTIVITY IN ESWATINI

By Tlalane Dlamini EZULWINI – The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) is currently hosting a pivotal National Communications Forum, which will bring together key industry players to discuss the future of the communications sector in Eswatini. This landmark event focuses on critical themes such as industry growth, technological innovation, regulatory frameworks, and consumer protection, ensuring that […]

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COMMUNITY FACTORY SHELLS TO BOOST JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH – KING

By Mbono Mdluli BIG BEND – His Majesty King Mswati III has endorsed the importance of industrial development in combating poverty and unemployment through the establishment of community factory shells. Speaking at the official launch of the Ndzevane factory shell in the Lubombo Region on March 11, 2025, the King stressed the transformative role such […]

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SWITCH OFF, GIVE AN HOUR FOR EARTH

By Tlalane Dlamini Eswatini is preparing to join millions around the globe in observing Earth Hour on March 22nd, 2024, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.  With just 11 days to go, the excitement is building as citizens are called upon to participate in this powerful symbolic action against climate change. The central call to […]

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OVER E188M SPENT ON ROADS THIS YEAR

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Eswatini Government has allocated a significant budget for road development and maintenance for the financial year 2024/25. As of January 2025, a total of E188,980,539 has been spent on various road projects. Budget Allocation and Expenditure – Total Budget for 2024/25: E236,642,641 – Expenditure as of January 2025: E188,980,539 […]

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