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Government pumps in E200m to cushion tariff hike

MBABANE – Consumers will heave a sigh of relief after Cabinet resolved to cushion the energy regulator with E200 million.This implies that the...

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Unkept Cola promise frustrates EPTC employees

MBABANE – Employees of Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC) are frustrated by ‘an unfulfilled promise by management’ to grant them a cost-of-living...

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ERS TCC policy cripples local businesses

MBABANE – A wave of frustration is sweeping through the business community, from small traders in Manzini’s markets to mid-sized companies in Mbabane’s...

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Commerce Ministry expands trade, investment, industrial growth

MBABANE – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade has reported significant progress in strengthening Eswatini’s industrial base.The ministry reported progress in expanding...

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Budget review urged

MBABANE - The Southern African Research Foundation for Economic Development (SARFED) has called for an urgent review of Eswatini’s 2026/27 National Budget.SARFED is...

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Global conflict threat to economic growth

MANZINI – Economic growth threatened.Economists and champions of investment have warned that the financial solutions provided in the E36.92 billion Budget Speech hang...

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Brace yourself for increased cost of living – economists

MANZINI – Eswatini should brace itself for increased cost of living, as the raging war between the USA and Iran caused disruptions in...

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SADC launches body to integrate capital markets

MBABANE - Southern African capital markets are set to enter a new phase of regional integration following the establishment of the SADC Capital...

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Budget expected to favour ordinary consumers

MBABANE – Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg is expected to table a national budget that favours ordinary consumers by stabilising prices, protecting incomes,...

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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....