Economics for Humans
Fintech, financial inclusion – next growth engine
Our economic debate often circles around familiar challenges: Slow growth, high unemployment, dependence on volatile SACU revenues and persistent inequality. Yet quietly, a...
Public sector wage premium
Earlier in the year, the World Bank presented that the public service wage premium is lucrative compared to the private sector. We are...
Rethinking our energy economics
The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) reported a staggering operational loss of E247.2 million for the 2025 financial year, a more than threefold increase...
Month with 31 Saturdays: Festive financial wisdom
December has long been dubbed ‘the month with 31 Saturdays,’ while January is infamously known as, ‘the month with 60 days.’ These metaphors,...
Gambling – balanced regulation, public dialogue
Gambling in the country is no longer a marginal pastime; it is a growing industry with legal recognition, economic promise and complex social...
Illegal mining – between livelihoods, law
Given the level of reporting surrounding illegal mining in the kingdom, I found it befitting to put pen to paper and weigh in...
Start early, save smart for Black Friday sales
As November unfolds, so does the global anticipation for Black Friday sales. A retail phenomenon that promises deep discounts and irresistible deals.However, for...
Balancing fair pay, fiscal reality
The Government of Eswatini’s plan to implement the long-awaited salary review for public servants has ignited a national debate about fairness and affordability....
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‘Cat’ Matlala ID saga: Home Affairs official dismissed
MBABANE – Nonhlanhla Malambe, the Home Affairs official found guilty over the issuance of Eswatini national documents to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, has been...
MaMkhize absent as Eswatini team suffer 2nd defeat
NHLANGANO – Mbabane Highlanders AM suffered another painful defeat without President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize in the stands, as Nsingizini Hotspurs edged them 1-0...
Ex-magistrate, another allegedly disobey court orders
MBABANE – Jail time has been sought for former Magistrate Dumisani Magagula and an individual with whom he is alleged to have disobeyed...
10-litre container of drugs allegedly found with clinic guard
VUVULANE – Community members reportedly recovered a 10-litre container of medication from a security guard at Vuvulane Rural Clinic, raising concerns of theft....
Indlovukazi arrives in UAE for official visit
Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...
Navigating last minute shopping
As Christmas Eve dawns, crunch time sets upon us, that last-minute shop run before we heard out to our different Christmas destinations. This...
BySanele Sibiya24 December 2025