Economics for Humans
The airwaves: Radio remains important
Allow me to weigh in on the on-going discussion regarding radio being an essential service. I understand that as a nation we are...
August 1 tariff deadline
As the August 1, 2025, tariff deadline looms, Eswatini finds itself at a critical juncture in its trade relationship with the United States...
Beyond bars: Economics behind US immigrant transfers
Last week the country received a consignment of five immigrants from the US, following what the government of Eswatini terms ‘rigorous negotiations and...
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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...
Public transport fares could increase by 25%
LOBAMBA – Public transport fares could increase by up to 25 per cent under a proposed adjustment by the Ministry of Public Works...
‘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....
Markets sanguine on tariff worries
Despite a flurry of aggressive tariff announcements from major economies—most notably the United States—global financial markets have remained remarkably composed. From Wall Street...
BySanele Sibiya12 August 2025