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Fiscal deficit to widen by 3% of GDP, reach E2.88bn

EZULWINI - The Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), Dr Phil Mnisi, has issued a strong and timely warning about the...

ABF Sugar reaffirms long-term commitment to Eswatini growth

MBABANE – The Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has secured renewed assurance of continued investment into Eswatini’s sugar sector following...

Eswatini records 215% surge in FDI

MBABANE – Eswatini has recorded a 215 per cent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024.This is at least according to newly...

FinTech Strategy to transform Eswatini’s digital future

MBABANE – Government has unveiled a bold and comprehensive National FinTech Strategy that is expected to redefine how emaSwati access and use financial...

MTN unveils push-to-talk over cellular

MBABANE – Designed for industries that demand reliability and speed, Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) ensures teams stay connected anytime, anywhere, with enterprise-grade security...

FinTech to reduce cash reliance

MBABANE – Financial technology is expected to reduce Eswatini’s dependence on cash while expanding access to credit, savings and insurance for underserved populations.This...

ESE-listed NPC strengthens margins amid revenue dip

MBABANE – ESE-listed Nkonyeni Pre-Cast Limited (NPC) has reported a year of improved operational efficiency, reduced losses and stronger gross margins.This is despite...

Textile sector targets new markets

MBABANE – Eswatini’s textile and apparel industry is entering a period of rapid transition, as global trade rules shift and regional competitors intensify...

Concerns over uncontrolled grain imports

MBABANE – Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka has expressed concern that NMC is expected to protect Eswatini’s grain markets while lacking the authority...

ESERA revenue up 0.3% to E48.87m

MBABANE - The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) has reported stable financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year. The energy regulator recorded a...

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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...