Economy
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...
Eswatini on track to exceed 2025 growth projections
MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy recorded a robust rebound in the third quarter of 2025, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 5.8...
Another price hike to push consumers beyond survival point
MBABANE – As EEC seeks a 20.67 per cent hike to avoid insolvency, debt-ridden households warn that another price increase will push them...
Jele strikes late to seal thrilling Matsapha Criterium 40km
MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy showed a strong improvement in the third quarter of 2025, growing by 5.8 per cent compared to the same...
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...
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Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...
MaMkhize back for ‘Bull’ after China trip
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...
