Business
New COMESA rules reshape regional competition landscape
MBABANE - The new COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025, introduce significant changes to competition enforcement, merger control, consumer protection, digital markets,...
Revenue Tribunal targets efficiency as appeals rise
MBABANE – The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini (RATE) has pledged to strengthen its independence, credibility and efficiency as increasing tax appeals place greater...
Retail, wholesale sector steps up for e-invoicing pilot
MBABANE – Eswatini’s retail and wholesale businesses have stepped forward to support the pioneering phase of the Eswatini Revenue Service’s Electronic Invoicing Solution...
SBS Bank holds 1st AGM, nominates new Board
MBABANE - SBS Bank Eswatini has taken another major step towards becoming a full-fledged commercial bank after shareholders unanimously approved the nomination of...
Africa’s economic momentum gathers pace – Standard Bank Group
… as savings and cross-border trade activity accelerate MBABANE - Africa’s economic momentum is gathering pace as rising savings, electronic payments and cross-border...
Private sector credit reaches E23.8bn in July
MBABANE - Private sector credit edged higher to E23.8 billion in July 2026, although lending to businesses and small enterprises recorded declines during...
ESE unveils Kwakhanya 2030 capital markets strategy
MANZINI - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) has unveiled an ambitious new corporate strategy, Kwakhanya 2030 The strategy seeks to reposition the bourse...
Private sector seeks greater say on sovereign ratings
MBABANE - Business Eswatini (BE) is pushing for greater private-sector participation in Eswatini’s sovereign credit rating process. The apex employer-based organisation warned that...
CBE Governor takes helm of Africa financial inclusion
MBABANE – Eswatini has secured a bigger voice in shaping Africa’s financial inclusion agenda. This follows the appointment of Central Bank Governor Dr...
GDP reaches E96.6bn as economy grows by 4.8%
MBABANE – Eswatini’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached E96.6 billion in 2025, with the economy recording real growth of 4.8 per cent, up...
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Maidens thrilled as His Majesty the King appreciates them
MBANGWENI – Imbali was overjoyed when His Majesty King Mswati III appreciated her during the ongoing annual Umhlanga Ceremony at Mbangweni Royal Residence....
Nation mourns Home Affairs Minister Princess Lindiwe
MBABANE — The nation is mourning the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, Minister of Home Affairs, who died yesterday following a...
Zama zamas poison Phophonyane lifeline
MBABANE – Illegal miners are allegedly polluting the Phophonyane River, on which thousands of emaSwati depend. The river supplies water mainly to Pigg’s...
Late CJ Bheki Maphalala repatriated from South Africa
MBABANE - The body of the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been repatriated into the country from South Africa. Maphalala's body was...
Mthandeni vanishes as HMCS probes audio
MBABANE – Former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Mthandeni Dube is nowhere to be found. This was determined after an enquiry team established by...
