Public sector wage premium
Earlier in the year, the World Bank presented that the public service wage premium is lucrative compared to the private sector. We are...
Rethinking our energy economics
The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) reported a staggering operational loss of E247.2 million for the 2025 financial year, a more than threefold increase...
Month with 31 Saturdays: Festive financial wisdom
December has long been dubbed ‘the month with 31 Saturdays,’ while January is infamously known as, ‘the month with 60 days.’ These metaphors,...
Gambling – balanced regulation, public dialogue
Gambling in the country is no longer a marginal pastime; it is a growing industry with legal recognition, economic promise and complex social...
Illegal mining – between livelihoods, law
Given the level of reporting surrounding illegal mining in the kingdom, I found it befitting to put pen to paper and weigh in...
Start early, save smart for Black Friday sales
As November unfolds, so does the global anticipation for Black Friday sales. A retail phenomenon that promises deep discounts and irresistible deals.However, for...
Balancing fair pay, fiscal reality
The Government of Eswatini’s plan to implement the long-awaited salary review for public servants has ignited a national debate about fairness and affordability....
Restoring dignity of emaSwati
I am deeply moved by the strides the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini is making to restore dignity through housing, especially for...
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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....
Fintech, financial inclusion – next growth engine
Our economic debate often circles around familiar challenges: Slow growth, high unemployment, dependence on volatile SACU revenues and persistent inequality. Yet quietly, a...
BySanele Sibiya17 December 2025