Unlocking credit through movable collateral
Access to finance has long been the Achilles heel of Eswatini’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While banks remain cautious lenders, the collateral...
Economics of war, its imminent shockwaves
We often view war through a lens of human tragedy and shifting maps, but beneath the smoke and rhetoric lies a colder, more...
Right footing – ICC events
Swiftly upon opening its doors, a week later, the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre (ICC) welcomed delegates for the First Plenary Session of...
Managing the exit: Pump price dilemma
Though a fragile ceasefire has been in force for the past couple of weeks, a couple of facts remain; the Strait of Hormuz...
Blockade within a blockade
Last week, the world over was optimistic of a long-lasting ceasefire as the outcome of the talks between the US and Iran, held...
Navigating the squeeze
As the global economy continues to face economic shocks as a consequence of the war, disrupting supply chains for oil, gas and also...
Brewing inflation storm
Brewing inflation stormAs the world braces for yet another supply shock, being the US-Israel-Iran war and the shocks of the price of fuel...
Rise of illegal gambling rings in Eswatini
Illegal gambling rings have become increasingly visible across the country, operating in both urban centres and rural communities. Despite the existence of the...
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Mountain homes face demolition
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Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
Public transport fares could increase by 25%
LOBAMBA – Public transport fares could increase by up to 25 per cent under a proposed adjustment by the Ministry of Public Works...
ESCCOM probe uncovers E17m paid into personal accounts
EZULWINI – An ESCCOM investigation has uncovered an alleged transfer of about E17 million into personal bank accounts. The purported financial irregularities involve...
Elderly man found dead in forest
MAPHUNGANE – An 80-year-old man from Mhlabubovu, Maphungwane, was found dead in a forest, with residents suspecting he may have succumbed to the...
Defining SOEs in the kingdom
The kingdom’s economic landscape is shaped by a diverse array of public institutions, i.e., State-owned enterprises (SOEs), regulatory bodies, and non-profit parastatals. Each...
BySanele Sibiya3 June 2026