Economy
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...
Eswatini attracts E4.7bn investment, 4.7k jobs in 2025
MBABANE - Government says Eswatini attracted investment commitments worth E4.77 billion in 2025, resulting in the creation of more than 4 700 jobs...
World Bank 2025 review: Support anchors Eswatini’s growth, jobs drive
MBABANE – This year saw countries grapple with a cascade of shocks and economic turbulence, from ongoing conflicts and economic uncertainty to catastrophic...
Eswatini records lower trade surplus
MBABANE – Eswatini’s merchandise trade performance moderated in November 2025, with both exports and imports declining on a year-on-year basis.This resulted in a...
Eswatini prioritises FDI, 2026 growth outlook
MBABANE – As the country approaches the 2026 economic year, government says it remains firmly focused on positioning the country as a competitive,...
Forecast: Eswatini wheat output to rise in 2025
MBABANE – Eswatini’s wheat production is projected to increase by nine per cent in 2025, reaching an estimated 730 metric tonnes.This is according...
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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...
