Economy
Grindrod diversifies to rescue jobs as coal falters
MBABANE – In a major lifeline for Eswatini’s struggling coal and logistics industry, Grindrod Logistics Eswatini has launched diversification efforts that could save...
EswatiniBank MD calls for less dependence on agriculture
MANZINI - EswatiniBank Managing Director Nozizwe Mulela has cautioned that the country’s heavy dependence on agriculture could hinder wider industrial development and leave...
About 3 500 jobs expected at green chert factory
MBABANE – About 3 500 people will be directly and indirectly employed at the green chert mine beneficiation factory at Nkomazi, northern Hhohho.A...
ENIDC drives E40bn industrial pipeline projects
MANZINI - ENIDC is driving pipeline projects worth over E40 billion in collaboration with strategic development finance institutions and investors, spanning energy, agriculture,...
Economy records marginal growth amid trade deficit
MBABANE - The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development has reported that Eswatini’s economy recorded marginal growth in the first quarter of 2025.The...
DGRV commits E30m to boost Co-ops
MBABANE – The German Co-operative and Raiffeisen Confederation (DGRV) has pledged more than E30 million between 2025 and 2027 to strengthen Eswatini’s co-operative...
‘Tap into regional, EU markets’ – CIPS
MBABANE - Eswatini stands at a critical crossroads as the country confronts growing global tariff pressures while new opportunities emerge across Europe, Africa...
SARFED warns rising debt poses policy risks for economy
MBABANE – Eswatini’s rising public debt is pushing the economy into a danger zone, warns Dr George Choongwa, Regional Coordinator at SARFED, calling...
Household debt declines to 74.3 per cent
MBABANE - Household indebtedness in Eswatini fell to 74.3 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year, down from 79.1 per cent the previous...
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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....
