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BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – Members of Parliament are expected to engage in the National Budget Speech Debate this coming Wednesday, following a decision to allow legislators more time to study the document. This was announced on Monday, 2 March 2026, by House of Assembly Speaker Jabulani Mabuza during a sitting in the House. The […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The Eswatini Bankers Association (EBA) has pledged its full support to assist the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) and Government in enforcing tax compliance measures aimed at strengthening national revenue collection. The commitment was made at the ERS auditorium during Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg’s public briefing on the Income Tax (Compliance […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has launched an investigation into E4.8 billion transferred out of Eswatini over the past 12 months, amid concerns about widespread tax non-compliance. Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule revealed that of the E4.8 billion moved offshore, only E33 million was declared to the tax authority. “The remainder […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has called for strengthened tax compliance as Government seeks to close an outstanding E19.48 billion gap in the E31.90 billion 2026/27 National Budget tabled in Parliament on Friday, 27 February 2026. Speaking on 2 March 2026 at the auditorium of the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS), […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE– Eswatini’s rapidly ascending music sensation, As 4 Jerry P, recently took another major leap in his career, sitting down for an exclusive interview on the influential South African radio station, Ligwalagwala FM. Hosted by the legendary broadcaster Dumi “Madumane” Simelane, the conversation provided listeners with a window into the creative mind […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Agriculture, forestry and fisheries have received a lion’s share in the E7.78 billion allocation for capital projects in the 2026/27 fiscal year. The estimated capital expenditure for 2026/27 demonstrates a clear commitment to strengthening the foundations of the economy, investing a total of E7.78 billion across key sectors that directly […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MTSAMBAMA— What was once a fragile structure of stones, mud and timber has been replaced with a strong, modern double-storey house, a transformation that has changed the life of Mlulami Dlamini and his family forever. The new home was officially opened today by Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, marking a powerful moment […]
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BY THE CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, ESWATINI ELECTRICITY COMPANY MBABANE- On Saturday, 28 March 2026, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Eswatini will join the rest of the world in marking the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, a global environmental movement that has grown into the largest symbolic action for climate change and nature protection. This […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE- March has once again arrived as a powerful reminder that women are central to social progress, community resilience and national development. As the world marks Women’s History Month alongside International Women’s Day on March 8, the focus this year goes beyond celebration to action, accountability and lasting change for women and […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE- The Auditor-General, Timothy Matsebula, has raised serious concerns over financial management practices at the Ministry of Defence and National Security, revealing significant irregularities in the audit report for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. The report highlights unappropriated expenditure on the Recurrent Vote amounting to E152 898 249.70, meaning the […]
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