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Economy strengthens in first half of 2026
MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy strengthened during the first half of 2026, with real GDP growth accelerating from 6.1 per cent in the first...
Standard Bank brings back Instant Money
MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...
Eswatini economy expands 6.5% in Q2
MBABANE – Eswatini’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, signalling stronger economic activity...
EWADE pauses new farmer intake into Hamba Ubuye
MBABANE - In this current farming season (2026/27), the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) will not onboard new farmers into the...
MTN’s new solution to shield businesses from internet disruptions
EZULWINI – MTN Eswatini has launched a new connectivity solution called MTN Hybrid Direct Internet Access (DIA). This is in a direct response...
MTN urges businesses to turn AI into practical value
EZULWINI - Businesses should focus on how artificial intelligence can create practical value rather than adopting technology for its own sake, MTN Eswatini...
AfDB calls for formalising Eswatini’s informal sector
MBABANE – The African Development Bank says formalising Eswatini's informal sector could broaden the tax base, improve productivity and expand access to finance...
Economic growth rebounds, resilience remains fragile – AfDB
MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy strengthened significantly in 2025, but the recovery remains vulnerable to fiscal pressures, weak private-sector financing and external shocks. This...
EU, ITC equip 17 local trainers to boost exports
MBABANE – A pool of 17 local trainers is strengthening Eswatini’s capacity to support exporters and businesses with market intelligence. This is as...
Construction sector surges 296.6% to E11.24bn in 2025/26
MBABANE - Eswatini’s construction sector recorded a sharp expansion in 2025/26, with registered project value increasing 296.6 per cent to E11.24 billion, driven...
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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...
