Economy
Coca-Cola reaffirms commitment to Eswatini, Africa’s economic growth
MBABANE - Michael Goltzman, Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy, Environmental Sustainability and Social Impact at The Coca-Cola Company, has reaffirmed the...
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...
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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...
