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...
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...
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New bus fares to take effect next week
MANZINI – Commuters will start paying higher bus fares next week after transport operators begin displaying notices announcing the revised tariffs. The new...
Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close
LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...
Another cup final for MaMkhize’s Eswatini team
(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Highlanders AM.....(0)0 Ubombo Sugar........(0)0 Highlanders won 5-3 on penalties) MBABANE - Mbabane Highlanders AM reached the PLE Charity Cup...
FNB offers more incentives to attract new customers
MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has introduced a campaign offering qualifying customers repayment holidays, cash-back incentives and additional family protection benefits. This comes as...
Magistrate Ngwenya new Commissioner of Co-ops
MBABANE – Magistrate Cebisile Ngwenya, a corporate law specialist and former Assistant Master of the High Court, has been appointed Commissioner of Co-operatives....
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...
BySanele Sibiya13 May 2026