Economy
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...
BE, Benin Chamber of Commerce sign MoU
MBABANE - Business Eswatini (BE) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCIB) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The...
SADC payment system handles E218bn transactions in Aug
MBABANE – The SADC-RTGS system processed E218 billion at peak, highlighting its growing role in boosting cross-border trade and regional financial integration across...
Economy sustains growth as GDP hits E89bn
MBABANE – The country’s economy has demonstrated continued resilience, with the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (CSO) revealing a gross domestic...
Eswatini inflation rate eases to 2.6 per cent in August
MBABANE – Eswatini’s inflation rate has cooled further in August 2025, dropping to 2.6 per cent from 2.8 per cent in July, offering...
AfDB approves E12.9m grant for financial reforms
MBABANE - Eswatini is embarking on a comprehensive reform of its public financial management (PFM) systems.This is a monumental effort that just got...
Commerce Ministry urges MSMEs to join business federations
MBABANE - The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade has called upon all micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to...
Monetary indicators show mixed trends in July–August
MBABANE - The Central Bank of Eswatini’s (CBE) latest Monthly Statistical Release for July–August 2025 paints a mixed picture of the economy’s key...
Greylisting threat recedes as Eswatini improves compliance
MBABANE - Eswatini has successfully strengthened its financial compliance framework, securing a significant boost to its standing within the Eastern and Southern Africa...
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