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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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...
Schools open as scheduled – PS
MBABANE –Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has affirmed that schools will reopen as scheduled in accordance with...
Mbuso Simelane accused of attempts to divert E10m public funds
MBABANE – The Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) Council has alleged that the Chairman of the committee appointed to investigate the affairs of...
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,...
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