World Bank: Middle East crisis threatens economic recovery
MBABANE – Developments beyond Eswatini’s borders are increasingly shaping its economic outlook, with the World Bank warning of growing risks across Africa and...
Eswatini draws sovereign fund insights from Belgium
MBABANE – Eswatini is drawing lessons from Belgium as it advances plans to establish its own sovereign wealth fund (SWF).This is a move...
NBFI sector remains resilient despite asset dip
MBABANE – The Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector continued to demonstrate resilience during the first quarter of 2026.The sector maintained a strong asset...
Tribunal sets precedent for multinational companies
MBABANE – The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini (RATE) has handed down a landmark judgment clarifying the value-added tax (VAT) treatment of services linked...
Eswatini among Africa’s largest budget deficit nations
MBABANE - Eswatini is among 10 African countries where governments are projected to spend significantly more than they collect in revenue.This highlights the...
Private sector credit climbs despite reserve decline
MBABANE – Credit extended to Eswatini’s private sector continued its upward trajectory in April 2026.This showed a sustained demand for financing by households...
Major food producers continue to warn of price hikes
MBABANE – Cereals, cooking ingredients and other household staples could soon cost more as major food manufacturers supplying the Eswatini market warn that...
Eswatini shares cane irrigation successes in Sweden
MBABANE – Eswatini’s sugar industry has taken its water management and irrigation expertise to the global stage.Eswatini Cane Growers Association (ECGA) Chief Executive...
Premier net profit surges 29% to E1.6bn
MBABANE - Premier Group, one of Southern Africa’s leading food manufacturers with a significant presence in Eswatini, delivered a strong financial performance for...
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Socialites, banker arrested in E396 000 fraud case
MANZINI – Two socialites and a banker have been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than E396 000. The accused...
34 cops graduate in police science
MANZINI – Thirty-four police officers have graduated with diplomas in Police Science as the police service seeks to strengthen its response to emerging...
MaMkhize back for ‘Bull’ after China trip
MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders AM president Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize is back home after a business trip to China, declaring that her presence is...
Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve confirms separation from wife
MANZINI – Founder and senior pastor of God Cares Christian Fellowship, Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Nolwazi...
Eswatini repatriates 11 third-country nationals
MBABANE – Eswatini has repatriated 11 third-country nationals since July 2025 under an arrangement with the United States Government. The latest to return...
