Ministry of Finance Eswatini

[NOTICE]

Travelling to South Africa?

Effective 1 June 2026, all travellers entering South Africa are required to complete a SARS Traveller Declaration for temporarily imported personal items, including vehicles.

For full details, please refer to the official statement:

https://www.ers.org.sz:8000/whatsnew-file/1779808351692-26052026_Media_Statement_SARS_Traveller_Declaration_Requirement.pdf

Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, today officially launched the TaxCore Electronic Invoicing Programme, a major step towards strengthening tax compliance, improving revenue collection, and modernising Eswatini’s tax administration system.

In his keynote address, the Minister said the introduction of the Electronic Invoicing Programme comes at a critical time as Government continues to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and address revenue leakages caused by underreporting, non filing, suppressed sales and tax evasion.

He noted that efficient and fair collection is essential in enabling Government to fund key national priorities including healthcare, education, infrastructure, public safety, social protection and economic development.

The Minister further emphasised that the TaxCore system will help improve transparency, strengthen compliance, support real time monitoring, and create a more level playing field for compliant businesses.

The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Vusie Dlamini joined SACU Member States at the 79th Meeting of the SACU Commission held in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking the conclusion of a series of SACU institutional meetings.
The engagements covered key areas including finance, trade, industrialisation, and the ongoing review of the SACU Strategic Plan (2022–2027).

The Commission also reflected on the global economic outlook, noting rising uncertainties while reaffirming the region’s commitment to strengthening resilience and accelerating regional integration.

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The Honourable Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg is currently participating in the Financing for Development Forum taking place in New York.
This engagement follows the adoption of the Sevilla Commitment at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), where Member States committed to closing the US$4 trillion SDG financing gap, addressing the global debt and sustainable development crisis, and advancing reforms to the international financial architecture for a fairer and more inclusive system.

During the ongoing discussions, Eswatini is reaffirming its commitment to strengthening fiscal sustainability through disciplined public financial management, strategic revenue mobilisation, and targeted investments that stimulate economic growth and support long term development goals.
To enhance transparency and accountability, Government continues to implement key reforms, including the Fiscalisation Programme by the Eswatini Revenue Service to improve compliance and domestic revenue collection, as well as the rollout of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).

In line with commitments made in Sevilla, Eswatini is also advancing a private sector led growth model, in collaboration with the World Bank, aimed at creating jobs and improving the business environment. This includes addressing regulatory barriers, improving access to finance for MSMEs, and reducing the cost of doing business.
At the global level, Eswatini continues to advocate for a fair and inclusive international financial system, the preservation of multilateral trade, and stronger institutional frameworks to support sustainable development and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.

The country is also engaging in discussions on debt sustainability, recognising the need for solutions that ease debt burdens for developing economies. Eswatini welcomes support from UNCTAD, including participation in the African Initiative on Sovereign Credit Ratings and the Borrowers Platform, which strengthens collaboration among developing countries in managing public debt.