Economy
Market pressures renew SA’s push for SACU reform
MBABANE – Rising pressure in key export markets such as the United States is reigniting South Africa’s calls for reforms to the Southern...
Avoid risky borrowing – Credit association
MBABANE - The Eswatini Credit Providers Association (ECPA) has urged consumers to exercise caution when borrowing during the financially demanding month of January.The...
Credit growth surges as reserves decline
MBABANE – Eswatini’s financial system closed 2025 on a mixed note, with strong credit expansion and rising money supply signalling economic momentum.There was...
E2.6bn SACU receipts: Payment of suppliers priority
MBABANE – Yesterday, the country received E2.6 billion from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).This money received by the kingdom from SACU comes...
EEC applies for average 20.67% tariff hike
MBABANE - EEC has applied for an average electricity tariff increase of 20.67 per cent for the 2026/27 financial year.The entity has cited...
Power hike proposal sparks public anger
MBABANE - The proposed electricity tariff increase that could see E100 buying as little as 32 units has triggered a wave of public...
2026 opens with strong growth projections for Eswatini
MBABANE - As Eswatini steps into 2026, the country does so with renewed economic optimism, underpinned by upbeat projections from international financial institutions.In...
Why AfCFTA’s promise awaits industrial take-off
MBABANE - When the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) officially commenced trading in January 2021, expectations across the continent were immense. By...
Landmark conferences redefined Eswatini’s economic trajectory in 2025
MBABANE - As 2025 comes to end today, Eswatini can reflect on a year that marked a clear turning point in its economic...
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Eswatini’s fastest lady honoured at TUT sports awards
MBABANE – Eswatini's fastest lady Bongiwe 'Smolly' Mahlalela has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology Sports...
Standard Bank brings back Instant Money
MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...
Butsegetsege set to light up Eswatini for Kagogo Weekend
MBABANE — Excitement has reached a fever pitch across the kingdom as viral cultural sensation Mavusane Cyzweh, widely known as Butsegetsege, officially confirms...
Eswatini now imports building blocks
MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...
MaMkhize’s Bull faces police test
MBABANE – Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize’s Mbabane Highlanders AM face their sternest MTN Premier League test yet when they meet Royal Leopard at Mayaluka...
