AfDB calls for formalising Eswatini’s informal sector
MBABANE – The African Development Bank says formalising Eswatini's informal sector could broaden the tax base, improve productivity and expand access to finance...
Tough times as fuel prices edge close to E30 per litre
MBABANE – Motorists across Eswatini will pay E29.40 per litre for petrol from midnight after government announced a E3.43 increase. The Ministry of...
Economic growth rebounds, resilience remains fragile – AfDB
MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy strengthened significantly in 2025, but the recovery remains vulnerable to fiscal pressures, weak private-sector financing and external shocks. This...
EU, ITC equip 17 local trainers to boost exports
MBABANE – A pool of 17 local trainers is strengthening Eswatini’s capacity to support exporters and businesses with market intelligence. This is as...
Construction sector surges 296.6% to E11.24bn in 2025/26
MBABANE - Eswatini’s construction sector recorded a sharp expansion in 2025/26, with registered project value increasing 296.6 per cent to E11.24 billion, driven...
CBE raises rate as borrowing costs set to rise
MBABANE - The cost of borrowing is set to rise for households and businesses after the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) increased its...
Economist calls for debt management overhaul
MBABANE - Economist Sanele Sibiya has backed Business Eswatini (BE) Chief Executive Officer Nathi Dlamini’s call for government to slow the pace of...
ESCC earns global recognition for grassroots consumer protection
MBABANE - The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has received international recognition for its grassroots consumer protection work. The commission earned an honourable mention...
ERS targets E19.48bn domestic revenue
EZULWINI – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has been tasked with collecting E19.48 billion in domestic revenue during the 2026/27 financial year. Minister...
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Standard Bank brings back Instant Money
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Eswatini now imports building blocks
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