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Fuel hikes push bus fare increase talks

MBABANE – As public transport operators are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the bus fare hikes,...

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Fuel shortage reveals Strategic Oil Reserve urgency

MBABANE – The ongoing fuel supply and consumption challenges facing emaSwati emphasise the urgent need for the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility (SORF).This was...

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Fuel prices shoot up, govt provides E334m cushion

MBABANE - It is getting tougher! While consumers try to come to terms with the increased electricity tariffs which came into effect yesterday,...

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Fuel shortage hits Mbabane, scramble ensues

MBABANE – Several filling stations within the Mbabane Central Business District (CBD) were hit by a fuel shortage yesterday, forcing motorists to scramble...

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Sharp fuel price hike to be announced Thursday

MBABANE – While the nation tries to grapple with the electricity price hike set to kick in tomorrow, yet another headache is on...

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Fuel panic buying prompts warning

MBABANE – The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) has issued a stern warning against the illegal purchase and storage of fuel, as fears...

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Govt’s E200m Impact on EEC Tariff hike: From 34 units for E100 to 35

MBABANE – Is half a loaf better than nothing?Based on the previous electricity average hike of 13.61 per cent, emaSwati would have purchased...

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E65.2m GEF-8 project to transform Eswatini’s food systems

EZULWINI - Eswatini has taken a significant step towards strengthening the country’s agricultural resilience and sustainability.This follows the official launch of the GEF-8...

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Gulf tensions threaten Eswatini’s economic growth

MBABANE – Jobs, wages and everyday living costs for emaSwati are at risk, as Gulf tensions could slow economic growth by up to...

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King calls for universities in all 4 regions

KWALUSENI – His Majesty King Mswati III has called for more universities in all four regions to ease admission shortages. The King expressed...