Economy
Sugar cane farmers warn of shutdown amid proposed tariff hike
SITEKI – Sugarcane farmers have urged the EEC to strike a balance between affordability and reliability as they heavily depend on electricity for...
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...
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MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders AM president Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize is back home after a business trip to China, declaring that her presence is...
Prince Africa Zulu appointed royal vice chancellor
MBABANE – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The appointment took...
MP Alec Lushaba makes debut as King’s interpreter
MBABANE - Hhukwini Member of Parliament Alec Lushaba made his debut as an interpreter for His Majesty King Mswati III during the 2026...
King calls for universities in all 4 regions
KWALUSENI – His Majesty King Mswati III has called for more universities in all four regions to ease admission shortages. The King expressed...
