Why AfCFTA’s promise awaits industrial take-off
MBABANE - When the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) officially commenced trading in January 2021, expectations across the continent were immense. By...
Landmark conferences redefined Eswatini’s economic trajectory in 2025
MBABANE - As 2025 comes to end today, Eswatini can reflect on a year that marked a clear turning point in its economic...
World Bank 2025 review: Support anchors Eswatini’s growth, jobs drive
MBABANE – This year saw countries grapple with a cascade of shocks and economic turbulence, from ongoing conflicts and economic uncertainty to catastrophic...
SEL banks on MTN dividends amid earnings dip
MBABANE – Swazi Empowerment Limited (SEL) has signalled a renewed focus on dividend flows from its flagship investment in MTN Eswatini.According to the...
RESCorp half-year earnings fall 8.3%
MBABANE - Results for the six months ended on September 30, 2025, show that total comprehensive income attributable to the owners of the...
Eswatini records lower trade surplus
MBABANE – Eswatini’s merchandise trade performance moderated in November 2025, with both exports and imports declining on a year-on-year basis.This resulted in a...
Eswatini champions regional drive for SAATM
MATSAPHA – Eswatini this week positioned itself at the centre of Africa’s aviation liberalisation drive. It hosted a high-level regional capacity-building workshop aimed at...
Economy stable, structural strains persist in Q3
MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy showed notable signs of stability during the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by easing inflation, improved trade performance and...
SBC, Nedbank share price gains lift ESE market cap
MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) closed November 2025 on a stronger footing.This is because rising share prices in three counters -...
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Standard Bank brings back Instant Money
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