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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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...
