Economy
ESCC earns global recognition for grassroots consumer protection
MBABANE - The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has received international recognition for its grassroots consumer protection work. The commission earned an honourable mention...
Consumers face another bread increase
MBABANE – Consumers are set to dig deeper into their pockets for bread from next month after Cabinet approved another increase in the...
Cost of living expected to increase, erode real incomes
MBABANE – Everyday consumers are facing a fresh wave of financial pressure as basic necessities become significantly more expensive over the next 12...
‘SA anti-migrant crackdown threatens Eswatini economy’
MBABANE – The ongoing anti-migrant campaign in South Africa could significantly disrupt Eswatini’s economy. This is unless the country moves quickly to diversify...
Eswatini well placed for AfCFTA investment opportunities
MBABANE – Eswatini is one of Africa’s frontrunners in preparing for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on...
Economy defies global headwinds, grows 6.1%
MBABANE – Eswatini has begun 2026 on a remarkably strong footing after recording its fastest quarterly economic expansion in more than a year....
King’s SACU vision urges regional economic transformation
MBABANE – The 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town, chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, highlighted regional integration priorities as leaders discussed competitiveness and...
AfDB commends Eswatini’s economic reform progress
MBABANE – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has commended Eswatini for making significant strides in strengthening economic governance, public financial management and private...
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FNB probe uncovers E20m fraud syndicate
BY MBONGISENI NDZIMANDZE AND KWANELE DLAMINI MBABANE – Investigations into the alleged fraud committed at FNB Eswatini have uncovered a syndicate involving businessmen,...
Eswatini’s fastest lady honoured at TUT sports awards
MBABANE – Eswatini's fastest lady Bongiwe 'Smolly' Mahlalela has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology Sports...
Standard Bank brings back Instant Money
MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...
Butsegetsege set to light up Eswatini for Kagogo Weekend
MBABANE — Excitement has reached a fever pitch across the kingdom as viral cultural sensation Mavusane Cyzweh, widely known as Butsegetsege, officially confirms...
Eswatini now imports building blocks
MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...
New debt strategy: Borrowing by proxy, risking by guarantee
Last year, it was the Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC). This year, it is the Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC). A new...
BySanele Sibiya23 September 2026