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New firm to establish biomass pellet plant in Eswatini
MBABANE – A new firm set for development and operational facility for a biomass pellet plant in Eswatini has been established.This follows an...
CBE, Rwanda Central Bank seal strategic cooperation deal
MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Bank of Rwanda to strengthen monetary...
FNB launches retirees savings at 7.25% interest
EZULWINI – FNB Eswatini has unveiled a specialised retirees savings account designed to convert lump-sum payouts into predictable monthly income. This is a...
JSE fines KOBWA E500K
MBABANE - The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) publicly censured and fined the Komati Basin Water Authority (KOBWA) E500 000 for failing to timely...
IMF trims Eswatini growth outlook amid rising risks
MBABANE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Eswatini’s economic growth outlook, with projections for both 2026 and 2027 revised downward in...
Local brands rally behind ‘Made in Eswatini’ fair
MBABANE – The Made in Eswatini initiative, spearheaded by A Peculiar People, continues to gain momentum, as leading local corporates and emerging enterprises...
ENPF honours compliant employers, securing workers’ futures
MANZINI – The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) has recognised a group of leading local employers for their consistent compliance with statutory obligations.The...
March trade surplus shrinks despite SACU export growth
MBABANE – Eswatini’s trade surplus narrowed in March 2026, as imports rose and exports slightly declined, highlighting mounting external pressures despite strong regional...
Masilela warns shifting trade demands urgent customs reform
MBABANE – SACU Executive Secretary Dumisani Masilela has warned that the rapidly evolving global trade environment is forcing customs authorities to rethink their...
Falling inflation reflects weak demand, global shocks – economist
MBABANE – A rapid decline in Eswatini’s inflation rate is raising concern among economists. They warn that the trend may reflect weakening demand...
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I don’t have money to compensate them – Polycarp
MONENI – Moneni overseer Prince Polycarp says he does not have the money to compensate the over 200 new homesteads that were settled...
Macadamia processing plant boosts Eswatini’s export ambitions
MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s rapidly expanding macadamia industry is poised for a major growth as Elangeni Food Group moves closer to commissioning its processing...
Hitman, healer at centre of State’s murder case against Mashumi
MBABANE – A suspected hitman and a traditional healer are at the centre of the State’s case against Mashumi Andreas Shongwe. The two,...
Eswatini among southern Africa’s fastest-growing economies
MBABANE – Eswatini is expected to remain among Southern Africa’s strongest-performing economies this year, with African Development Bank projections placing the kingdom third...
Sthombesihle: Culture meets couture
From the quiet village of Mbekelweni to the vibrant high-fashion red carpets of Eswatini, Sthombesihle Dlamini is carving out a distinctive space as...
