Economy
Eswatini GDP growth accelerates to 5.7% in 2025 Q4
MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy staged a strong comeback in the final quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth accelerating to...
Ceasefire offers hope, Eswatini strain persists
MBABANE – A tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran may ease global tensions, but Eswatini’s economy is unlikely to feel immediate...
Proposed Fuel levy suspension: It could lead to influx of foreign motorists
MBABANE – The suspension of the fuel levy, as proposed by transport operators, could lead to an influx of motorists from neighbouring countries.This...
Fuel hikes push bus fare increase talks
MBABANE – As public transport operators are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the bus fare hikes,...
Fuel shortage reveals Strategic Oil Reserve urgency
MBABANE – The ongoing fuel supply and consumption challenges facing emaSwati emphasise the urgent need for the Strategic Oil Reserve Facility (SORF).This was...
Fuel prices shoot up, govt provides E334m cushion
MBABANE - It is getting tougher! While consumers try to come to terms with the increased electricity tariffs which came into effect yesterday,...
Fuel shortage hits Mbabane, scramble ensues
MBABANE – Several filling stations within the Mbabane Central Business District (CBD) were hit by a fuel shortage yesterday, forcing motorists to scramble...
Sharp fuel price hike to be announced Thursday
MBABANE – While the nation tries to grapple with the electricity price hike set to kick in tomorrow, yet another headache is on...
Fuel panic buying prompts warning
MBABANE – The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) has issued a stern warning against the illegal purchase and storage of fuel, as fears...
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Eswatini’s fastest lady honoured at TUT sports awards
MBABANE – Eswatini's fastest lady Bongiwe 'Smolly' Mahlalela has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology Sports...
Standard Bank brings back Instant Money
MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...
Butsegetsege set to light up Eswatini for Kagogo Weekend
MBABANE — Excitement has reached a fever pitch across the kingdom as viral cultural sensation Mavusane Cyzweh, widely known as Butsegetsege, officially confirms...
Eswatini now imports building blocks
MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...
Bunye Betfu Co-op’s E19m missing
MANZINI – Bunye Betfu Buhle Betfu Savings and Credit Co-operative a scheme for civil servants, is in tatters. The scheme, one of the...
