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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...
MTN subscriber numbers decline, profits drop by E41.2m
MBABANE – MTN Eswatini’s dominance in the telecommunications sector has slightly weakened.This follows a drop in market share, customer base and overall revenue...
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...
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)...
King V ushers in new era of corporate governance
MBABANE – The end of October will usher in a new era in corporate governance. The King V corporate governance code will be...
YERF approves 33 businesses valued at E1.3m
MBABANE – The Eswatini Youth Revolving Fund (YERF) approved a total of 33 businesses for young entrepreneurs, with a combined funding value of...
iGaming market research identifies opportunities for investors
MBABANE – The Eswatini iGaming market provides substantial growth opportunities for operators, investors and providers, spurred by growing digital connectivity, a youthful population and government...
Ubombo Sugar’s fleet, machinery auction on Sat
MBABANE – Ubombo Sugar Limited, one of Eswatini’s leading sugar producers, has announced the public auction of a wide range of company assets,...
Interest rate cuts ignite competition in home finance market
MBABANE - The recent easing of interest rates in Eswatini has set off a fresh wave of competition among banks, with commercial lenders...
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Maidens thrilled as His Majesty the King appreciates them
MBANGWENI – Imbali was overjoyed when His Majesty King Mswati III appreciated her during the ongoing annual Umhlanga Ceremony at Mbangweni Royal Residence....
Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala passes on
MBABANE- Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has died, according to reports emerging on Thursday. Maphalala is reported to have passed away while receiving treatment...
Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg
MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...
Zama zamas poison Phophonyane lifeline
MBABANE – Illegal miners are allegedly polluting the Phophonyane River, on which thousands of emaSwati depend. The river supplies water mainly to Pigg’s...
E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case
MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...
