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Source: International Trade Centre | Jun 10, 2025

How data can unlock the travel trade for Eswatini

Travel is classified as a service, including spending on goods and services by non-resident travelers —ranging from accommodation to healthcare

Measuring travel in trade statistics is complex. Travel spending can include street food and hospital bills, which makes it hard to gather data. Only 56 countries currently report travel data by partner country. That’s essential data for understanding a country’s travel market. In Eswatini, the travel trade is booming, so…

Source: International Trade Centre | Jun 05, 2025

Eswatini harnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to grow exports

Leveraging AI tools for market diversification and resilience in evolving global context

The digital economy is expected to account for 17% of the global economy by 2028, and businesses need to adapt their strategies. To prepare Eswatini firms to harness new digital trade opportunities, key business support organizations took part in a four-day training on market diversification, digital trade, and AI tools.…

Source: International Trade Centre | Jun 03, 2025

Eswatini is embracing untapped European Union (EU) export opportunities

While Eswatini faces indirect pressure from the recent 10% U.S. tariff hike – largely due to its economic integration with South Africa – its trade with the EU remains a source of resilience and growth

As global trade shifts and new tariffs emerge, Eswatini is turning challenge into opportunity by deepening its trade ties with the European Union. With significant untapped export potential, the country is working with ITC and the EU to boost competitiveness, create jobs, and empower local entrepreneurs. As global trade dynamics shift…

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Source: African Energy Chamber | May 16, 2025

Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Critical Mineral and Energy Expansion

Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy for Eswatini will participate as a speaker at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 in Cape Town

Eswatini’s efforts to scale up investment in its mining and renewable energy sectors will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, with the kingdom’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini confirmed to speak. Taking place from September 29 to October 3…

Source: The World Bank Group | Apr 30, 2025

Eswatini: World Bank Supports Fiscal and Private Sector Reforms for Resilient Growth

The policy actions supported by the loan will assist Eswatini to mobilize private capital and accelerate energy access

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) operation to support the Kingdom of Eswatini’s efforts to strengthen fiscal governance, foster private sector development, and enhance energy security and climate resilience. This is the first in a programmatic series of two operations. Eswatini faces critical…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Eswatini | Apr 22, 2025

World Health Day 2025

Meanwhile, Eswatini’s neonatal mortality rate currently stands at 23 per 1 000 live births, slightly below the regional average of 27/1 000

In commemoration of the World Health Day 2025 on 7 April 2025, the Kingdom of Eswatini joined global partners in launching a year-long campaign under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, calling for renewed commitment to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. The national commemoration brought together policymakers, health professionals,…

Source: International Trade Centre | Mar 19, 2025

A competition to drive Eswatini's artisans to success

The EU and ITC structured this competition not just as a giveaway but as an opportunity to reward resilience and innovation

The European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) launched a unique competition to empower Eswatini’s artisans by providing game-changing support to small businesses. This collaboration, with a Toyota 2.8 GD6 vehicle as the grand prize, aimed at driving innovation, market expansion, and new opportunities. When Bafanabethu ‘Bethu’ Gina, Managing…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Mar 12, 2025

Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TAD) for Africa: Strengthening Collaboration Against Transboundary Animal Diseases

The meeting also covers new country representations following recent elections, including Morocco and Nigeria as new members, and the renewal of the RSC presidency and vice presidency

The 12th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC12) of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TADs) for Africa is underway in Mbabane, Eswatini, from March 11 to 13, 2025. This pivotal gathering brings together key stakeholders from the African Union (AU), the Food and…

Source: The World Bank Group | Feb 19, 2025

A New Public Finance Review Aims to Help Eswatini Improve Fiscal Policy for Better Development Outcomes

The review aims to support the country in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending and revenue mobilization to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth

The World Bank and the Government of Eswatini launched a new review highlighting ways to make fiscal policy in Eswatini more efficient and effective. The Eswatini Public Finance Review (PFR): Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes, is the first review for Eswatini since 1996. The review aims to support the country…

Source: The World Bank Group | Feb 14, 2025

World Bank Expands Support to Electrify Rural Eswatini, Reaching 200,000 People

The initiative will utilize both grid and off-grid solutions to expand energy access, particularly in underserved rural communities

A new World Bank financed project is helping set Eswatini on the path to universal energy access by 2030. The Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) project for Eswatini will help the country reach the remaining 12% of the population with electricity access, ensuring that households in the most remote and disadvantaged…