Latest news in Eswatini? October 3rd, 2026
03-10-2026
Key developments and headlines in Eswatini around early October 2026:
Property Tax and Undeclared Wealth Crackdown: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg called on property buyers to declare real estate transactions and comply with tax obligations, emphasizing that increased domestic revenue is vital to fund public services such as healthcare and road infrastructure.
FacebookRising Fuel Prices and Impact on Agriculture: Diesel prices rose to E32.25 per liter ahead of the primary planting season, prompting farming communities to revise production costs and explore fuel-efficiency measures.
Eswatini Positive NewsDiplomacy and Food Security: Eswatini officially welcomed its first resident representative from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rosanne Marchesich, following bilateral engagements to mobilize agrifood investments in the kingdom. King Mswati III also reiterated calls for Africa to secure permanent representation on the UN Security Council.
Public Transport Fare Adjustments: Transport stakeholders and advisory bodies tabled recommendations for a 25% increase in bus fares in response to escalating operating and fuel expenses.
www.eswatiniobserver.comCybersecurity Campaign: The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) launched its Cybersecurity Awareness Month drive, warning against surging personal data breaches and financial fraud schemes, which have generated annual losses exceeding E15 million.
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