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‘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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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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Minister raises serious concerns about local participation

MBABANE – Prince Lonkhokhela, the Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, raised serious concerns about local participation in the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility...

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Works, EWADE lead foreign tender awards

MBABANE – EWADE and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport are leaders in channelling mega-tenders to foreign companies, the Times SUNDAY has...

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PM calls for 30% local participation

PHUZUMOYA – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Mmiso Dlamini has reiterated the need to ensure that the construction of the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility...

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SACU needs harmonisation to safeguard regional trade

MBABANE – SACU has been urged to establish and operationalise institutional harmonisation mechanisms to safeguard regional trade, strengthen economic resilience and prevent socio-economic...

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I don’t have money to compensate them – Polycarp

MONENI – Moneni overseer Prince Polycarp says he does not have the money to compensate the over 200 new homesteads that were settled...

Macadamia processing plant boosts Eswatini’s export ambitions

MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s rapidly expanding macadamia industry is poised for a major growth as Elangeni Food Group moves closer to commissioning its processing...

Hitman, healer at centre of State’s murder case against Mashumi

MBABANE – A suspected hitman and a traditional healer are at the centre of the State’s case against Mashumi Andreas Shongwe. The two,...

Eswatini among southern Africa’s fastest-growing economies

MBABANE – Eswatini is expected to remain among Southern Africa’s strongest-performing economies this year, with African Development Bank projections placing the kingdom third...

Sthombesihle: Culture meets couture

From the quiet village of Mbekelweni to the vibrant high-fashion red carpets of Eswatini, Sthombesihle Dlamini is carving out a distinctive space as...