Inside Biz

Minister Urges Retailers to Back Certified Local Products

Government has urged retail stakeholders to foster market access for certified local manufacturers, emphasizing that commercial backing for quality-assured MSMEs will catalyze enterprise scalability, stimulate employment generation, and advance Eswatini’s overarching industrialization agenda.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/minister-urges-retailers-to-back-certified-local-products/

'A Bank Should Be More Than a Bank' - Entrepreneurs Credit FNB for Business Growth

"A bank should be more than a bank." Two successful entrepreneurs say the right financial partner can unlock new industries, fuel business expansion and turn ambitious ideas into thriving enterprises.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/a-bank-should-be-more-than-a-bank-entrepreneurs-credit-fnb-for-business-growth/

ESPPRA Partners with ESEPARC to Upgrade Market Price Reference Catalogue, Boosting Public Procurement Integrity

The Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ESPPRA), in strategic partnership with the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC), has launched a comprehensive update of its Market Price Reference Catalogue (MPRC). This collaborative initiative aims to drive greater transparency, fairness, and optimal value for public funds across the nation's procurement ecosystem

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The Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival is an absolute hive of activity today, and the heart of it all is our incredible lineup of traders.

From the artisanal food stalls serving up mouthwatering local and international flavours to the vibrant fashion, craft, and design markets showcasing the best of African creativity, the energy is unmatched.

E450,000 Water Project Secures Clean Water Future for Manyovu Community

A transformative E450,000 clean water infrastructure project is turning the tide for Manyovu High School and the surrounding community, replacing daily water scarcity with a reliable supply that promises to elevate health standards, enrich education, and fuel long-term development.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/e450000-water-project-secures-clean-water-future-for-manyovu-community/

National Farmers' Day Rewards Agricultural Excellence, 88 Farmers Share E760 000

During Eswatini's inaugural National Farmers' Day, 88 farmers walked away with prizes valued at E760 000, underscoring a growing commitment to rewarding agricultural productivity and fostering commercial farming.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/national-farmers-day-rewards-agricultural-excellence-88-farmers-share-e760-000/

SpeakUp Programme Intends to Build a Generation of Job Creators

During the launch of the 12-week SpeakUp Eswatini community outreach programme in Pigg's Peak, an initiative designed to equip young people with vital workplace and leadership skills, Founder Nicole Jonker noted that the nation's economic future hinges not just on job creation, but on empowering youth to secure employment and build enterprises.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/speakup-programme-intends-to-build-a-generation-of-job-creators/

VOCTIM Ends Years of Silence as Emvembili Campus Opens Doors to Students

After years of standing vacant and earning a reputation as a "white elephant," the Vocational and Commercial Training Institute (VOCTIM) at Emvembili is launching full operations to revitalize employment and education prospects in Pigg's Peak.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/voctim-ends-years-of-silence-as-emvembili-campus-opens-doors-to-students/

Africa’s Leadership Challenge Takes Centre Stage at LGF CEO Roundtable

Who will lead Africa tomorrow? The Leadership Growth Forum is bringing together some of the continent's respected business leaders to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today: mentorship, succession planning and developing the next generation of leaders.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/africas-leadership-challenge-takes-centre-stage-at-lgf-ceo-roundtable/

It is all set for an unforgettable two-day celebration at the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival, where exceptional food, fashion, music, and African creativity take centre stage.