Economy
Commerce Ministry prepares for 2nd investment ‘indaba’
MBABANE - Following the successful inaugural edition of the Eswatini Investment Conference (EIC), preparations for the second edition are already underway.This signals government’s...
Cabinet to consider national budget today
MBABANE - Cabinet is expected to consider the national budget today, with the Minister for Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, warning that difficult trade-offs remain...
Sin tax reshaping alcohol, tobacco prices
MBABANE – The impact of Eswatini’s recently introduced sin tax is already filtering through the economy.Latest official data shows a notable moderation in...
Remote communities decry exclusion from tariff hike talks
MBABANE – Consumers in remote and rural areas say they were left out of the public hearings on the proposed electricity tariff increase.This...
Unsecured lending surges as car, personal loans rise
MBABANE – Household borrowing in Eswatini continued its upward trajectory towards the end of 2025, with unsecured lending remaining a key driver.According to...
Copper theft drives electricity tariff hike
MBABANE - The proposed 20.67 per cent electricity tariff hike is being driven in part by escalating losses linked to copper theft and...
Sugar, soft drink industries continue to lead export growth
MBABANE - The soft drink concentrates and sugar industries continued to demonstrate resilience and global competitiveness at the close of 2025, reinforcing the...
Halt tariff hikes or watch jobs vanish, says unions
MANZINI – Trade unions have warned that approval of the proposed electricity tariff increase will result in employers closing down operations and workers...
Sugar cane farmers warn of shutdown amid proposed tariff hike
SITEKI – Sugarcane farmers have urged the EEC to strike a balance between affordability and reliability as they heavily depend on electricity for...
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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....
