Economy
CBE defies expectations, holds interest rates steady
MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has surprised markets by maintaining its discount rate at 6.75 per cent despite neighbouring South...
AfDB urges Eswatini to diversify financing sources
MBABANE – Eswatini must diversify financing sources, strengthen tax reforms and deepen regional integration to withstand rising global economic shocks, the AfDB has...
Markets eye MPCC meet on Friday
MBABANE – The Monetary Policy Consultative Committee (MPCC) will meet on Friday to deliberate on monetary policy for the second time since the...
FDB on Eswatini’s informal economy: About E33bn goes untaxed
MBABANE – There could be a strong reason for Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg to talk about the necessity of moving many people...
AfDB annual meetings target Africa’s financing crisis
MBABANE - The 2026 annual meetings of the African Development Bank Group are expected to place Africa’s widening financing gap under the spotlight.Leaders...
Electricity, fuel costs push inflation to 2.0%
MBABANE - Eswatini’s inflation rate edged higher to 2.0 per cent in April 2026 from 1.6 per cent in March, signalling renewed price...
ESE bond market expands amid stable equities
MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) recorded notable growth in its debt market during April 2026, with both corporate and government bonds...
Interest rates hike risks up amid inflation pressures
EZULWINI – Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has warned that rising inflation expectations have increased the likelihood of interest rates...
Consumers bracing for fresh wave of rising costs
MBABANE – Consumers are bracing for a fresh wave of rising living costs after government announced steep fuel price increases, as transport operators...
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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....
