Economy
IMF urges government to strengthen CBE independence
MBABANE - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on government to strengthen the independence of the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) and...
Eswatini’s borrowing costs higher than regional peers
MBABANE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concern that Eswatini’s government is paying higher borrowing costs than its regional peers, despite...
Agriculture to pick up by 5.3 per cent, spur economic growth
MBABANE - In 2026, the agriculture and forestry subsector is projected to pick up by 5.3 per cent, supported by the growing of...
CBE deputy governor promotes women’s economic leadership
MBABANE - The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, Felicia Dlamini, has urged young economists, policymakers and institutions to place women...
What Eswatini needs to unlock private growth – IMF
MBABANE - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Eswatini to accelerate long-overdue structural reforms.That is if the country is to achieve...
IMF projects over 4 per cent growth, but not enough…
MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy is expected to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2025 and 4.6 per cent in 2026, but structural reforms...
Eswatini rakes in E35 billion from AGOA
MBABANE – Since the country attained AGOA status in 2000, Eswatini has made significant trade strides.The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), signed...
AfDB warns Eswatini on SACU risks
MBABANE - The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2025 Country Focus Report has cautioned that Eswatini’s fiscal position is highly vulnerable due to its...
CBE revises inflation forecasts downward
MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has revised its short-term and medium-term inflation forecasts downward, citing lower food inflation, stronger currency...
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MBABANE - Eswatini’s young ambassadors represented the nation with flawless charm at the ongoing Dance World finals in Ireland. Talent and Motion shared...
DNA plan could swallow E126m of Home Affairs budget
MBABANE – Making DNA testing compulsory before issuing birth certificates could cost taxpayers about E126 million annually, enough to fund free Grade I...
Swazipharm blames ministry delays, commits to compliance
LOBAMBA – After being implicated in the delivery of medical drugs that were later recalled, prominent pharmaceutical supplier Swazipharm has reaffirmed its commitment...
Shembe forgives Zulu King after video fallout
MBABANE – Members of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Eswatini have rallied behind His Holiness Unyazi Lwezulu Shembe after he publicly forgave Zulu...
