Eswatini inflation eases further to 1.6%, risks linger
MBABANE – Eswatini’s inflation rate continued its downward trajectory in March 2026, but emerging global risks, particularly geopolitical tensions, are expected to keep...
FNB opens 13th branch in growing Siphofaneni hub
SIPHOFANENI – FNB Eswatini has recognised Siphofaneni as one of the country’s fastest-growing economic nodes, officially opening its 13th branch in the area.This...
EIPA transforms local start-up into export-ready brand
MBABANE – The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) is steadily positioning itself as a critical catalyst in the country’s drive to build globally...
Mining, manufacturing drag secondary sector growth momentum
MBABANE – The mining and manufacturing sectors delivered a mixed and ultimately subdued performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, weighing on the...
EWADE likened to Africa’s top irrigation, rural development institutions
EZULWINI – The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) is increasingly emerging as a comparable institution to some of Africa’s leading organisations...
BUFE pushes 30% procurement quota for locals
MBABANE – The Business Federation of Eswatini (BUFE) has proposed that 30 per cent of procurement opportunities linked to national events hosted by...
Minister Gina leads delegation to IMF, World Bank meetings
MBABANE - The Minister for Economic Planning and Development, Dr Thambo Gina, is leading an Eswatini delegation to the World Bank Spring Meetings...
Eswatini GDP growth accelerates to 5.7% in 2025 Q4
MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy staged a strong comeback in the final quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth accelerating to...
Feedlot Indaba sets livestock sector reform agenda
MANZINI - Stakeholders across government, private sector and development partners have charted a clear reform agenda for Eswatini’s livestock industry following the successful...
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