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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has expressed serious concerns regarding the struggles within the Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) sector that forced some businesses to shut down.<\/b><\/p>\n

Addressing corporate leaders and other high profile individuals during the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards held at the Mavuso Trade Centre on Friday evening, the PM applauded some businesses for trying to implement the King\u2019s First World Status Vision even under difficult conditions.<\/p>\n

The PM said something must be done to support businesses within the SMEs sector.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Eswatini. Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has expressed serious concerns regarding the struggles within the Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) sector that forced some businesses to shut down. 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