Economy
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose
Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...
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....
