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Inflation drops to 1.9% in Feb

MBABANE – Eswatini’s headline inflation continued its downward trajectory in February 2026, easing to 1.9 per cent, signalling sustained price stability in the...

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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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