Trade
Eswatini flagged in tax transparency shortcoming
Eswatini has been flagged as a country that needs to improve its legal framework to better align with global standards on tax transparency...
WTO calls for stronger African trade integration
MBABANE - Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), on Thursday, delivered a pointed assessment of global trade tensions...
Eswatini sugar faces Zimbabwe surtaxes
EZULWINI - Eswatini’s sugar industry has become a symbol of the persistent trade barriers stifling Africa’s regional integration. The country’s sugar exports are...
World Bank: Trade tensions could affect Eswatini textiles
MBABANE – The World Bank has warned that Eswatini’s textiles and apparel industry could be among the most affected in Sub-Saharan Africa by...
Markets record modest gains in third quarter
MBABANE - Eswatini’s capital markets registered modest gains during the third quarter of 2025, supported by firmer share prices in a few listed...
Donald Trump imposes extra 100 per cent tariff on China
USA – Donald Trump has announced a further 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese goods after Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare...
Eswatini advances border reform through new framework
MBABANE – The Eswatini National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) has taken a significant step towards transforming the country’s cross-border trade environment.This was through...
Narrow trade deficit as August exports ease 3.04 per cent
MBABANE – Eswatini recorded a trade deficit of E98.2 million in August 2025 as exports eased by 3.04 per cent year-on-year to E3.68...
Pineapple production’s slow recovery
MBABANE - Post-drought pineapple production in Eswatini is improving.However, the recovery is taking longer than anticipated and continues to weigh on the performance...
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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...
Public transport fares could increase by 25%
LOBAMBA – Public transport fares could increase by up to 25 per cent under a proposed adjustment by the Ministry of Public Works...
‘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...
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....
