Economics for Humans
Managing the exit: Pump price dilemma
Though a fragile ceasefire has been in force for the past couple of weeks, a couple of facts remain; the Strait of Hormuz...
The Ezulwini Palazzo
The opening of the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre and Five-Star Hotel (ICC & FISH) marks a significant milestone in the kingdom’s economic...
Forty years of progress and resilience
As the nation gathers to celebrate His Majesty’s Ruby Jubilee, I find it fitting to take stock and look back at the 40...
Blockade within a blockade
Last week, the world over was optimistic of a long-lasting ceasefire as the outcome of the talks between the US and Iran, held...
Navigating the squeeze
As the global economy continues to face economic shocks as a consequence of the war, disrupting supply chains for oil, gas and also...
Brewing inflation storm
Brewing inflation stormAs the world braces for yet another supply shock, being the US-Israel-Iran war and the shocks of the price of fuel...
Rise of illegal gambling rings in Eswatini
Illegal gambling rings have become increasingly visible across the country, operating in both urban centres and rural communities. Despite the existence of the...
Public project execution
As we enter a phase of high debt levels estimated to be at 47 per cent by the end of this financial year,...
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Swazipharm blames ministry delays, commits to compliance
LOBAMBA – After being implicated in the delivery of medical drugs that were later recalled, prominent pharmaceutical supplier Swazipharm has reaffirmed its commitment...
DNA plan could swallow E126m of Home Affairs budget
MBABANE – Making DNA testing compulsory before issuing birth certificates could cost taxpayers about E126 million annually, enough to fund free Grade I...
Maloma Colliery calls for calm as wage talks continue
MBABANE - Maloma Colliery Ltd has offered employees a cumulative nine per cent salary increase over two years, but wage negotiations have reached...
Shembe forgives Zulu King after video fallout
MBABANE – Members of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Eswatini have rallied behind His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu Shembe after he publicly forgave Zulu...
Family sues EEC over E6m for Mpolonjeni child electrocution
MBABANE - The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is facing lawsuit of more than E6 million following an electrocution incident that allegedly claimed the...
Right footing – ICC events
Swiftly upon opening its doors, a week later, the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre (ICC) welcomed delegates for the First Plenary Session of...
BySanele Sibiya13 May 2026