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Tap into E136bn insurance funds, stop foreign loans – MP

MBABANE – Government has been urged to reconsider its continued borrowing from international financial institutions and instead explore the possibility of raising loans from a reported E136 billion held by...

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Tap into E136bn insurance funds, stop foreign loans – MP

MBABANE – Government has been urged to reconsider its continued borrowing from international financial institutions and instead explore the possibility of raising loans...

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Food prices steady, but production costs pose risks

MBABANE - Food prices in Eswatini recorded relatively modest movements in October, but mounting agricultural production costs and regional supply constraints could threaten...

Capital markets remain flat as trading stalls in Oct

MBABANE - Eswatini’s capital markets remained largely flat in October with unchanged share prices and no equity trades, while government and corporate bond...

Eswatini risks missing E1.2bn AI economic opportunity – study

MBABANE - Eswatini could unlock approximately E1.23 billion in additional economic output through artificial intelligence (AI) over the next decade. However, poor youth...

EWADE, AeTrade partner to connect farmers to wider markets

MBABANE – EWADE have partnered with AeTrade Group in an initiative aimed at connecting local farmers to wider markets and strengthening the commercialisation...

Local SMEs face extinction threat from foreign competition

MBABANE - Local small businesses in Eswatini face growing threats from foreign competition, rising operating costs and limited access to finance, raising concerns...

FNB invests E5.4m in society, grows customer base

FNB Eswatini invested over E5.4 million in corporate social investment (CSI) and sponsorship initiatives during its 2025/2026 financial year, while growing its active...

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MPs push for E1 500 elderly grant

MBABANE- Members of Parliament have renewed calls for an increase in the elderly grant, with some questioning progress in formulating regulations to guide...

Farmers urged to sell livestock as over 50 cattle die

NHLANGANO - Farmers in the Shiselweni Region have been urged to sell their livestock as over 50 cattle have died due to the ...

‘MaMkhize’ praises stars after crucial derby win

MBABANE- Following their 2–0 PLE Charity Cup play-off win over Mbabane Swallows, Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize urged Mbabane Highlanders AM to keep fighting for...

President hosts Team Eswatini to dinner in Dakar

DAKAR – Team Eswatini athletes received words of encouragement from the country's Olympic leadership during a special dinner hosted by the EOCGA President ...

Court dismisses ESRIC senior compliance officer’s disciplinary challenge

MBABANE – The Industrial Court has dismissed an application by an Eswatini Royal Insurance Corporation senior compliance officer, who wanted the court to...

Sports

‘MaMkhize’ backs Somhlolo decision!

BY SANELE JELE AND NTOMBIKAYISE GWEBU (At Somhlolo National Stadium) LOBAMBA – Heavy rainfall at Somhlolo National Stadium yesterday forced the postponement of the 2026 PLE Charity Cup finals due...

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A joint solution needed

When multiple challenges emerge, it is always easier to point fingers and start apportioning blame in one direction or the other. The obvious...

Mix and match

The United States is a major player in global society as a producer, innovator and protector. So, the upcoming mid-term elections in that...

‘ANC will rule until Jesus comes back’

By the time this feature is published, South Africa’s Local Government Elections will have taken place, with voters having gone to the polls...

Everybody ate cake; faithful loan remains

Let me talk to you about commitment. We live in a country where people make their biggest financial decisions wearing matching outfits and...

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Property

Choosing right roof: What homeowners need to know

Whenbuilding a home, roofing is one of the most important decisions homeowners have to make. Beyond giving a house its architectural identity, the roof plays a critical role in protecting...

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Unemployment’s human cost

Madam, The long queues being witnessed at our police regional headquarters amid the recruitment exercise should give this country serious food for thought. They reveal a truth that we sometimes...

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