Govt sets 10% growth rate target
The government wants to grow the economy by at least 10% By Lwazi Dlamini The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has set for itself an economic growth rate of…
87% of Financial Inclusion has been a result of all mobile money banking services.
By Delisa Thwala Earlier this week Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi announced that through all mobile money banking services, Eswatini has surpassed its 75% financial inclusion…
2024 elections to influence global economy significantly
Minister of Economic Planning and Development Dr Thambo Gina. By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Ministry of Economic Planning and Development’s Macroeconomic Analysis and Research Unit has released its 2024 Quarter 1 economic…
Anticipated increased food, oil prices to fuel inflation in 2025
By Bahle Gama Economic Bulletin Inflation in 2025 is forecasted to rise in line with the anticipated higher food prices as well as the expected higher oil price pressures in…
Eswatini’s journey to energy self-sustainability
By Bahle Gama The country seems to be well prepared for the outcome of the contract between Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) and Eskom ending in 2025. This has been made…
‘BIRDS’ TRULY DESERVE THE LEAGUE GLORY!
The dearly departed Mbabane Swallows Chairman Victor ‘Maradona’ Gamedze uttered these immortal words against the backdrop of the Ingwenyama Cup 2017 1-0 triumph over army side Young Buffaloes in a…
U.S. Embassy calls for applications on prestigious Humphrey Fellowship
By Ncaba NtshakalaThe Embassy of the United States of America in Eswatini has announced the commencement of the competition for the 2025-2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, inviting prospective candidates to…
Refreshed Kia Sportage GT-Line Plus Shines
Prashirwin Naidu SOME may remember the first-generation 1993 Kia Sportage; its lacklustre design and poor safety ratings were major concerns then. However, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage is sumptuous like good…
UNFPA urges collective effort to combat gender-based violence
By Siphesihle Dlamini The United Nations Population Fund is calling for a concerted and collective effort to combat Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. UNFPA Officer in Charge, Margaret…
Institutions warned against threatening ESHEC CEO’s life
By Bahle Gama Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) CEO Dr. Lorreta Mkhonta is allegedly receiving threats from institutions of higher learning that have not been complying with the regulator’s standards.…