HOPE FOR ESWATINI RAIL LINK AS TRANSNET REVENUE RISES

BY THEMBA ZWANE SIDVOKODVO– Renewed optimism is emerging around the long-anticipated Eswatini Rail Link Project (ESRL) following reports that South Africa’s state-owned logistics company Transnet recorded significant revenue growth, raising hopes that regional rail development projects could gain momentum. The Eswatini Rail Link is a proposed 150-kilometre railway project jointly developed by Eswatini Railways and […]

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UBOMBO SUGAR EMPOWERS 120 CANE GROWERS ON TAX COMPLIANCE

BY THEMBA ZWANE BIG BEND– Ubombo Sugar, in collaboration with the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS), is hosting a two-day tax compliance training programme at Phumulamcashi aimed at empowering about 120 smallholder cane growers with essential knowledge on legal and tax requirements. The initiative is designed to strengthen sustainable farming practices while also supporting local economic […]

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ERS DELAYS TCC ENFORCEMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

..Businesses with turnover below E50 000 will pay 0% tax, while those above E50 000 will pay 1.75%. BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE- ERS has delayed the enforcement of the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) requirement for procurement transactions until 31 March 2027 for businesses with an annual turnover below E500,000—bringing significant relief and renewed confidence to […]

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER WELCOMES NEW UNAIDS COUNTRY DIRECTOR

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE- Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Senator Pholile Shakantu, has officially received the Letters of Appointment for Mr. Alankar Malviya, marking his formal assumption of duty as the UNAIDS Country Director and Representative for the Multi-Country Office covering Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa. The ceremonial engagement highlights Eswatini’s continued commitment […]

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PM APPOINTS SIX BOARD MEMBERS FOR SADC TRANSFORMATION UNIVERSITY

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE- Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has officially appointed and commissioned the Board that will spearhead the establishment of the SADC University of Transformation, marking a significant step in positioning Eswatini as a regional hub for innovation, research, and advanced learning. The newly appointed Board will be chaired by Dr Simanga Alex […]

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