Economy
Lower rates may not translate into cheaper loans – IMF
MBABANE – Eswatini’s efforts to stimulate economic activity through lower interest rates may not translate into cheaper loans. This is as commercial banks...
Africa urged to turn seed summit into jobs
MBABANE - Africa has been urged to turn commitments made at the inaugural African Union Seed Investment Summit in Eswatini into practical investment,...
Leather sector could unlock E943.8m value
MBABANE - Eswatini’s leather sector has the potential to grow the value of hides and skins from about E78.7 million to E943.8 million...
EEC could become burden to taxpayers – IMF
MBABANE - The IMF has warned that EEC’s financial deterioration could force government support, potentially leaving taxpayers to shoulder rising costs through subsidies,...
IMF warns borrowing costs worsen debt dynamics
MBABANE - Eswatini’s public debt position is coming under increasing pressure as the cost of servicing government borrowing rises faster than economic output,...
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...
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New debt strategy: Borrowing by proxy, risking by guarantee
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BySanele Sibiya23 September 2026