Economics for Humans
Balancing social needs, growth fiscal sustainability
The Finance Ministry tabled the country’s 2026/27 national budget amounting to E36.92 billion, marking the largest fiscal expansion in the kingdom’s history. This...
Economic transformation blueprint
His Majesty King Mswati III, not only delivered a speech from the sovereign, but delivered an economic transformation blueprint. As we await to...
Strategic lessons from South Africa’s SONA
As President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered South Africa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, the emphasis was on shifting gears from rhetoric to implementation,...
Private sector led growth – getting it right
The country’s fiscal balance and growth prospects lie in private sector led growth. It is imperative that we get this right to ensure...
Balancing national budget
The upcoming 2026 budget presents both opportunity and risk. The upcoming budget requires careful balancing of the country’s growth trajectory through infrastructure led...
Practical guide for savers, investors
As part of our continuing series on savings and investment, it is important to turn our attention to the bond market, an area...
Stocks pathway to wealth creation
In a world where the cost of living continues to rise and traditional savings accounts offer minimal returns, investing in stocks has emerged...
2026 savings and investment options
As we look ahead to 2026, the conversation around money must shift from short-term survival to long-term security. Rising living costs, volatile global...
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CBE deploys senior executive for EswatiniBank turnaround
MBABANE – Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Chief Operations Officer Mfan’fikile Dlamini has been seconded to EswatiniBank for up to 12 months to...
Supply shock
As the United States, Israel – Iran war surges on, we must brace for yet another supply shock to the economy and potentially...
BySanele Sibiya11 March 2026