Economy
Eswatini’s job boom masks growing economic fragility
MBABANE -The addition of nearly 11 000 jobs between 2023 and 2025 may appear to be a positive development for Eswatini’s economy.Yet, beneath...
Eswatini broadens economy through diversification – Neal
MBABANE - Eswatini is sharpening its focus on broad-based economic diversification across multiple sectors.Government is putting efforts around moving away from overreliance on...
Eswatini among Africa’s largest budget deficit nations
MBABANE - Eswatini is among 10 African countries where governments are projected to spend significantly more than they collect in revenue.This highlights the...
Eswatini inflation slows but risks remain
MBABANE – Eswatini must brace itself for increased inflation caused by geopolitical developments, including the demand for oil. This is despite the current...
AfDB targets economic skills gap
MBABANE – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to undertake a comprehensive country-level study aimed at identifying the priority skills gaps constraining...
July payout to pump millions into economy
MBABANE – The payment of the outstanding 85 per cent salary review backpay to civil servants in six weeks is expected to stimulate...
Third fuel hike in 8 weeks, petrol hits E26.17
MBABANE – Motorists will pay more at the pump again from tomorrow, marking Eswatini’s third fuel price adjustment in just eight weeks.Principal secretary...
Eswatini joins Africa’s highest diesel price list
MBABANE – Eswatini has entered the list of the 10 African countries with the highest diesel prices.These highlights growing fuel-cost pressures that could...
ERS demands over E1m unpaid VAT from Touch Hygiene
MBABANE – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has approached the High Court seeking a default judgment against local company Touch Hygiene (Pty) Ltd...
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Maloma Colliery calls for calm as wage talks continue
MBABANE - Maloma Colliery Ltd has offered employees a cumulative nine per cent salary increase over two years, but wage negotiations have reached...
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...
Eswatini girls shine at Dance World Cup finals
MBABANE - Eswatini’s young ambassadors represented the nation with flawless charm at the ongoing Dance World finals in Ireland. Talent and Motion shared...
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...
