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Trading volumes jump while ESE prices remain static

MBABANE – The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) experienced an exceptional rise in trading activity in October 2025.Equity turnover skyrocketed to E10.3 million, a...

Business

CBE holds rate at 6.75%, finally matches South Africa

MBABANE - Eswatini has kept its interest rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent for the third consecutive time —maintaining parity with South Africa’s...

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CANGO director: Proposed ENPF pension model unsustainable

MBABANE – An economist who worked for the Ministry of Finance and the South African National Treasury has released an academic paper on...

World

Ramaphosa in G20 Presidency row

We are entering the last week of November and all eyes are focused towards the end of what has been yet another eventful...

News

G20 outcomes expected to impact Eswatini – economist

MBABANE – Although Eswatini is not a member of the G20, outcomes of the upcoming summit are expected to have far-reaching implications for...

Business

Expert: Upskilling essential for MSME growth

MBABANE - MSMEs are rich with potential, creativity and resilience - yet their ability to scale and meaningfully contribute to economic growth remains...

Business

Eswatini aims to increase exports to EU by 5%

MBABANE – Eswatini aims to increase exports to the EU by at least 5 per cent annually, diversify its export basket and penetrate...

Business

CBE prioritises broader digital ecosystem

MBABANE – The CBE says its next phase of digital payments development will focus on expanding person-to-government, government-to-person and merchant-level digital services to...

Business

Inflation slightly edges up to 2.9%

MBABANE – Eswatini’s inflation rose slightly to 2.9 per cent in October 2025, driven mainly by housing, utilities and alcohol price increases amid...

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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...