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More Japanese investors eye new opportunities
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Business | More Japanese investors eye new opportunities

Friday, 20 February 2026 by Nhlanganiso Mkhonta

Eswatini continues to stay on the radar of global investors after Russell Mmiso Dlamini received a high-level delegation of potential investors from Japan on a scoping mission. Read More

UNDP sets 2026 focus on jobs, MSMEs

Feb 20, 2026 — Business | UNDP sets 2026 focus on jobs, MSMEs
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Feb 19, 2026 — Economy | Jan trade surplus narrows sharply as exports weaken
MSMEs hope King addresses 5 business pains

Feb 19, 2026 — Business | MSMEs hope King addresses 5 business pains
Refusing to go away

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