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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...
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...
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...
Economist calls for debt management overhaul
MBABANE - Economist Sanele Sibiya has backed Business Eswatini (BE) Chief Executive Officer Nathi Dlamini’s call for government to slow the pace of...
ESCC earns global recognition for grassroots consumer protection
MBABANE - The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has received international recognition for its grassroots consumer protection work. The commission earned an honourable mention...
Cost of living expected to increase, erode real incomes
MBABANE – Everyday consumers are facing a fresh wave of financial pressure as basic necessities become significantly more expensive over the next 12...
Suppliers unite as govt payment delays hurt businesses
MBABANE - Local businesses, particularly MSMEs supplying government and private-sector entities, have come together to form the Eswatini Suppliers Association, amid persistent challenges...
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‘Cat’ Matlala ID saga: Home Affairs official dismissed
MBABANE – Nonhlanhla Malambe, the Home Affairs official found guilty over the issuance of Eswatini national documents to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, has been...
Indlovukazi arrives in UAE for official visit
Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...
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...
Prince Africa Zulu appointed royal vice chancellor
MBABANE – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The appointment took...
MP Alec Lushaba makes debut as King’s interpreter
MBABANE - Hhukwini Member of Parliament Alec Lushaba made his debut as an interpreter for His Majesty King Mswati III during the 2026...
