Govt seeks E8.2bn in new financing
The government intends to raise E8.2 billion to pay off domestic arrears. This money will be sourced through budget-support loans and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The plan was revealed in the 2026/27 Mid-Year Budget Review. These steps aim to fix a financial shortfall. The government also wants to improve its cash flow through this financing.
MBABANE – Government plans to raise E8.2 billion through budget-support loans and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to settle outstanding domestic arrears. The financing plan, disclosed in the 2026/27 Mid-Year Budget Review, forms part of government’s efforts to address its financial shortfall and improve cash flow. According to the statement, the proposed financing will help […] The post Govt seeks E8.2bn in new financing appeared first on Times of Eswatini .