Business
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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FNB probe uncovers E20m fraud syndicate
BY MBONGISENI NDZIMANDZE AND KWANELE DLAMINI MBABANE – Investigations into the alleged fraud committed at FNB Eswatini have uncovered a syndicate involving businessmen,...
Eswatini’s fastest lady honoured at TUT sports awards
MBABANE – Eswatini's fastest lady Bongiwe 'Smolly' Mahlalela has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology Sports...
Butsegetsege set to light up Eswatini for Kagogo Weekend
MBABANE — Excitement has reached a fever pitch across the kingdom as viral cultural sensation Mavusane Cyzweh, widely known as Butsegetsege, officially confirms...
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...
Royal Swazi Reopening in sight
MBABANE- What has seemed like an eternity, the Royal Swazi Hotel could finally be opening its doors before the end of the year....
