Trade deficit widens to E397.6m in June
MBABANE – Eswatini’s merchandise trade deficit widened to E397.69 million in June 2026, as import growth continued to outpace exports. This was despite...
FNB takes SME support directly to regions
MBABANE – FNB Eswatini is expanding its support for the country's small businesses beyond the banking hall, with the launch of a nationwide...
FDI inflows plunge to E810m in 2025
MBABANE – Eswatini attracted approximately E810 million (US$45 million) in foreign direct investment (FDI) during 2025, marking a sharp decline from the E2.41...
EIPA defers 2nd Investment conference
MBABANE – Government has postponed the highly anticipated second edition of the Eswatini Investment Conference, with new dates expected to be announced after...
Tribunal clarifies insurance tax rules in landmark ruling
MBABANE – The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini (RATE) has delivered yet another landmark judgment that will shape the tax administration for insurance companies....
Business confidence improves as credit to enterprises up to E13.2bn
MBABANE – In a clear sign that local corporate entities are aggressively positioning themselves for expansion, business confidence in Eswatini has marked a...
Embrace value addition – Standard Bank chief economist
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – African countries must urgently shift from exporting raw materials to producing higher-value goods.That is if the continent is...
IMF urges sweeping financial sector reforms in Eswatini
MBABANE – Local financial watchdogs have been called to strengthen oversight, improve data quality and expand surveillance as the financial sector grows increasingly...
Partnerships, value addition fuel Africa’s sustainable economic future
CAPE TOWN – Stronger partnerships, greater intra-African trade, increased value addition and sustained investment in people and productive industries emerged as central themes...
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Standard Bank brings back Instant Money
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Eswatini now imports building blocks
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