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...
Public project execution
As we enter a phase of high debt levels estimated to be at 47 per cent by the end of this financial year,...
Supply shock
As the United States, Israel – Iran war surges on, we must brace for yet another supply shock to the economy and potentially...
Balancing social needs, growth fiscal sustainability
The Finance Ministry tabled the country’s 2026/27 national budget amounting to E36.92 billion, marking the largest fiscal expansion in the kingdom’s history. This...
Economic transformation blueprint
His Majesty King Mswati III, not only delivered a speech from the sovereign, but delivered an economic transformation blueprint. As we await to...
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MaMkhize absent as Eswatini team suffer 2nd defeat
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Indlovukazi arrives in UAE for official visit
Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...
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...
BySanele Sibiya6 May 2026