The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, through the Department of Meteorology, is conducting a consultative process on the Climate Change Bill (2024) for the private sector. This consultation aims to gather valuable inputs from private sector stakeholders to enhance the draft Climate Change Bill, ensuring that all climate change interventions in the country are inclusive and comprehensive.

Please review the draft Bill and share your comments and suggestions by clicking on the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fip9V1c4gFJPMadVOYLMuWyM8mf8SM-U/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=106322668244311481335&rtpof=true&sd=true

Your contributions will play a significant role in ensuring that the final Bill supports sustainable business practices and addresses the challenges posed by climate change. Your insights and feedback are crucial in shaping a robust and effective Climate Change Bill that reflects the interests and concerns of the private sector. Members are advised to send their comments or questions to Musa Maseko at musam@business-eswatini.co.sz before Friday 28 February 2025.

BUSINESS ESWATINI TRAINING AND EVENTS CALENDAR 2025

We are excited to share with you the Business Eswatini Training and Events Calendar (attached) for the year 2025. This calendar is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the various workshops, seminars, and training sessions that we have planned to support your professional development and business growth. Throughout the year, we will be offering a range of programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our members. These events will cover key topics such as Collective Bargaining and Negotiation Skills, Violence and Harassment in the Workplace, the Tax Indaba and industry-specific training, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. We encourage you to mark your calendars and take full advantage of these opportunities to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect with other industry leaders. Detailed information about each event, including dates, venues, and registration details, will be communicated in due course.

THE NATION’S BUDGET SPEECH 2025 Please kindly find attached the Nation’s budget speech that was delivered by the Honourable Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg last Friday. Also do follow this link to access BE’s reaction to the speech delivered: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/business-eswatini-reaction-202526-national-budget-speech-xhfef/?trackingId=CYS%2FAZz9ceOqcpRPOzLGrg%3D%3D