Economy
Trump floats tariff hike
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump threatened to hit France with a 200 per cent tariff on champagne and wine on Monday night before leaking a text message...
Over E500k for Mavuso Trade Exhibition e-booking system
MBABANE - The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) is set to invest more than E500 000 in the development of an online booking...
Shifts that can shape Eswatini’s outlook
MBABANE - The global economy is expected to remain resilient over the next two years, but beneath the surface, powerful forces are reshaping...
Why attend? Tariff hike will happen anyway – residents
NHLANGANO – Poor attendance marked the electricity tariff consultation held at Bethesda Church in Nhlangano, with residents attributing the low turnout to public...
Sub-Saharan debt pressures threaten economic transformation – WEF
MBABANE - Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America are grappling with mounting public debt burdens, while simultaneously facing urgent demands for structural economic transformation.This...
E2.8m study signals bright 2026 digital outlook
MBABANE - Eswatini is entering 2026 with optimism from the private sector, underpinned by growing momentum in digital transformation and improved connectivity initiatives.These...
Eswatini capital markets gain momentum with new listing
MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) opened the 2026 trading year on a positive and confident note following the successful listing of...
Global economy shows resilience amid uncertainty
MBABANE - The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s...
US House of Representatives passes 3-year AGOA extension
MBABANE – This is excellent news!Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo said this in reaction to the news that the United...
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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....
