Economics for Humans
Standards for trade and economic development
As we celebrate world standards week, it is fitting that we consider the impact of standards on the economic development of the kingdom...
Fiscal sovereignty and strategic reforms
The country stands at a crossroads, where it is imperative that we balance books towards fiscal sovereignty and fiscal prudence. As we prepare...
Defining moment: From provident to pension
The country stands at the precipice of ushering in a new a new era of social protection and social safety net. The proposed...
Global geo-political shifts
The United Kingdom, Portugal, Canada and Australia have in the past week, through coordinated action, announced that they will now recognise Palestine’s Statehood....
Inflation analytics
Inflation dynamics across the Common Monetary Area (CMA) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are shifting and Eswatini now finds itself at...
Tradition as economic infrastructure
The kingdom has been abuzz with a couple of cultural events in the past couple of weeks. The nation was engaged in Butimba...
Beneficiation of minerals
The green chert beneficiation story is a breath of fresh air in the country’s mining landscape. The mining industry has, traditionally, been focused...
Capacity of the anti-corruption commission
In the past couple of weeks, the kingdom has witnessed attempts by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to close the net on three high...
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Mountain homes face demolition
MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
RFM finance clerk charged for E133 754 fraud
MANZINI – A 50-year-old finance clerk employed by Raleigh Fitkin Memorial (RFM) Hospital has been charged with fraud after an internal audit uncovered...
Restoring dignity of emaSwati
I am deeply moved by the strides the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini is making to restore dignity through housing, especially for...
BySanele Sibiya22 October 2025