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Notsa Eswatini crowned 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year

MBABANE - Notsa Eswatini, the youth-owned textile manufacturer founded by Wandile Dlamini, has been crowned Eswatini’s 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year. The business,...

OK Foods boss opens doors for young entrepreneurs

NGWANE PARK - A local businessman is turning his success into an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and create jobs....

Lower rates may not translate into cheaper loans – IMF

MBABANE – Eswatini’s efforts to stimulate economic activity through lower interest rates may not translate into cheaper loans. This is as commercial banks...

FNB Eswatini reopens revamped Matsapha branch

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has reopened its renovated Matsapha Branch, with the refurbishment aimed at improving customer experience, streamlining service delivery and accommodating...

Insurance premiums surge as Eswatini sector records growth

MBABANE - Eswatini’s insurance industry recorded strong growth in premium income during the second quarter of 2026. According to the Financial Services Regulatory...

ESWACAA opens airport SEZ to investors

MBABANE – ESWACAA is inviting investors to explore opportunities in agro-processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cargo logistics, renewable energy and waste management within the proposed...

IMF warns of rising cost-of-living pressures across Eswatini,  Africa

MBABANE - Eswatini households could face increased cost-of-living pressures as higher fuel, transport and fertiliser costs threaten to push prices higher across Sub-Saharan...

Ubombo Sugar proves Eswatini businesses can excel globally

BIG BEND - Ubombo Sugar Limited’s latest recognition further underlines the ability of Eswatini-based businesses and their people to compete successfully and excel...

Inflation ticks up to 2.9% driven by housing, transport surges

MBABANE — Eswatini’s headline inflation rate stood at 2.9 per cent in September 2026, registering a marginal increase of 0.1 percentage points compared...

Development financing translated into jobs, better services – Dr Gina

MBABANE – Minister for Economic Planning and Development Dr Thambo Gina says government’s partnership with the World Bank must translate into jobs, improved...

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Socialites, banker arrested in E396 000 fraud case

MANZINI – Two socialites and a banker have been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than E396 000. The accused...

34 cops graduate in police science

MANZINI – Thirty-four police officers have graduated with diplomas in Police Science as the police service seeks to strengthen its response to emerging...

MaMkhize back for ‘Bull’ after China trip

MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders AM president Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize is back home after a business trip to China, declaring that her presence is...

Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve confirms separation from wife

MANZINI – Founder and senior pastor of God Cares Christian Fellowship, Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Nolwazi...

Eswatini repatriates 11 third-country nationals

MBABANE – Eswatini has repatriated 11 third-country nationals since July 2025 under an arrangement with the United States Government. The latest to return...