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Industrialisation key to Africa’s economic resilience – ECA

EZULWINI – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has reaffirmed that inclusive industrialisation is the most viable development path for Southern...

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ECA recognises Eswatini as Southern Africa’s stable economy

MBABANE – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has singled out Eswatini as one of Southern Africa’s most stable economies.The ECA...

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EFIC boss: Crime must not pay – not on our watch

EZULWINI - Eswatini Financial Intelligence Centre (EFIC) Director General Babhekile Matsebula has declared that crime must not pay in the kingdom, calling for...

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ERS to audit churches over suspected tax evasion

EZULWINI – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) will audit churches over suspicions of tax evasion and accumulation of personal wealth, Finance Minister Neal...

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AfDB approves E11.76m grant for MNWAP plan

MBABANE - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of about E11.76 million (equivalent to (US$862 516) under the Middle-Income Country...

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Businesses struggle despite economic growth

MBABANE – Gross domestic product (GDP) figures mean nothing to the average businessman who is living ‘hand-to-mouth’, trapped by debt and struggling to...

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Eswatini strengthens financial market foundations

MBABANE - Eswatini’s financial sector is entering a transformative phase as indicated by pension reform, growing regional integration and an increasing commitment to...

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CBE assets soar by 12.27 per cent

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has reported a notable expansion in its balance sheet, reflecting strengthened financial performance and strategic...

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Public: Bread price hike will make us poorer

MBABANE – Government’s approval of a seven per cent increase in the price of bread has sparked widespread discontent among members of the...

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Mountain homes face demolition

MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...

Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer

MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...

‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit

(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...

Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose

Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...

Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....