COMMISSIONER GENERAL HANDS OVER HOUSE TO 60-YEAR-OLD MALINDZA MAN WITH DISABILITY

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MALINDZA- His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) Commissioner General, LaMakhosini Phindile Dlamini, has handed over a newly constructed one-room house to Henry Nkambule (60), a Malindza resident living with a disability, in an initiative aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable members of society.  Nkambule has lived alone for many years under challenging […]

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ESWATINI EYES EMIRATES-LEVEL AVIATION PARTNERSHIP

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini is exploring partnerships with global aviation leaders to modernise its airport infrastructure, expand tourism access, and strengthen regional and international trade links as part of a broader drive to accelerate economic growth. The push follows high-level bilateral engagements led by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini on the sidelines of […]

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RECORD EFFICIENCY AS ERS CUTS COST OF COLLECTION

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – ERS achieved a historic efficiency milestone in 2024/25 by reducing its cost of collection to 3.34 cents per Lilangeni, the lowest level in its history. The achievement reflects stronger cost controls, digital systems, and streamlined operations, even as revenue collections increased by E1.58 billion. Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule said the […]

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E3.3BN REFUNDS STRENGTHEN CONFIDENCE IN TAX SYSTEM

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Eswatini Revenue Service said it successfully processed E3.3 billion in tax refunds in the 2024/25 financial year, reflecting a 41.8% year-on-year increase that supported business liquidity and strengthened confidence in the tax system. Nearly 99% of the refunds were VAT-related, providing critical cash flow support to VAT-registered businesses and […]

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DRIVES FASTER, SMARTER COMPLIANCE

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Digital transformation remained central to ERS performance in 2024/25, with technology significantly improving service delivery and efficiency. Average customs processing time dropped to 27 minutes and 56 seconds, beating the 30-minute target. This followed major system upgrades, including ORMB, ASYCUDA World, and a cloud-based contact centre. Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule […]

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E14.6BN COLLECTED AS ERS BEATS REVENUE TARGET

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) recorded a strong revenue performance in the 2024/25 financial year, collecting E14.612 billion and exceeding its target. This marked a 12.2% year-on-year growth, reinforcing ERS’ role as a key pillar of national development. Board Chairperson David Dlamini said the performance demonstrated institutional resilience and staff […]

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