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Eswatini Coffee brews success through Kenya market
MBABANE – Eswatini’s ambition to deepen its participation in regional trade and investment networks is steadily taking shape. The latest testament to this...
Banking sector’s loan portfolio weakened in Aug
MBABANE – The quality of Eswatini’s banking sector loan portfolio weakened slightly in August 2025, as nonperforming loans (NPLs) increased both on a...
Markets record modest gains in third quarter
MBABANE - Eswatini’s capital markets registered modest gains during the third quarter of 2025, supported by firmer share prices in a few listed...
COMESA issues tough airline guidelines to protect travellers
MBABANE - The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has issued a strong directive to airlines operating within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern...
IMF sees Eswatini outpacing regional growth rates
MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) released...
Inflation ticks up after months of downward trend
MBABANE - Eswatini’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in September 2025, marking the end of an over five-month downward streak that had provided...
Minister applauds SBS’s leap to banking status
MBABANE - Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg has expressed excitement over the granting of a provisional banking license to the Swaziland Building Society...
Neal leads Africa’s call for global financial reforms
MBABANE – Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg has urged the world’s leading financial institutions to take bold action and implement fundamental reforms to...
Eswatini chases first liSwati billionaire with EYA
MBABANE – Eswatini’s drive to produce its first liSwati billionaire businessperson is gaining momentum, with the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (EYA)...
Over 100 jobs created in Usutu Forest merger
MBABANE – Over 100 new jobs have been created and several others saved in the merger involving Usutu Forest Products Company Limited.The approved...
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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...
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...
Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala to receive State Funeral
MBABANE – Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala will be accorded a State Funeral, Minister for Tinkhundla Administration and Development Sikhumbuzo Dlamini has announced. Dlamini...
Nation mourns Chief Justice Maphalala at State memorial
MANZINI - A profound atmosphere of grief, honour, and deep reflection engulfed the new auditorium at the Zakhele Free Evangelical Assemblies, as thousands...
