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PM Applauds 12th Parliament for Advancing Economic Growth Through E11.4 Billion Loan Approvals

By Thokozani Mazibuko Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has commended the 12th Parliament for its decisive role in stimulating economic growth, following the approval of over E11.4 billion in Loan…

CBE Governor warns of growth risks despite sectoral rebounds

By Delisa Magagula Delivering the Central Bank of Eswatini’s (CBE) 2025 Annual Monetary Policy Statement, Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi presented a cautiously optimistic picture of the country’s economic outlook, while…

MPs call for an increase in OVC school fees

By Kwanele Dhladhla Members of Parliament have alleged that some support staff in government schools work for six months without pay due to bankruptcy, which is caused mainly by the…

Eswatini’s E1.8 bln IDA loan to light up 50,000 homesteads by 2030

By Kwanele Dhladhla The Ministry of Finance has tabled a loan before Parliament, which seeks to raise E1.8 billion (37 million Euros) to provide electrification to 50 000 homesteads in…

Eswatini Bank invests close to E1 billion into economy

By Lwazi Dlamini Eswatini Bank’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive economy has been demonstrated by the close to E1 billion investment strategically channelled into the SMME, Agri-business and…

South Africa wants $100 a barrel oil before selling more crude stocks

South Africa will wait for global oil prices to rise to around $100 a barrel before selling more of its strategic crude reserves, a senior energy official told Reuters. The…

Inyatsi group boasts near billion-dollar turnover, half-led by women

By Delisa Magagula Addressing the Eswatini Investment Conference, Maloma Colliery CEO Jabu Shabangu began by stating that it was a profound honour to be present and to discuss the vital…

Eswatini to launch sovereign wealth fund – PM

By Delisa Magagula Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has announced the establishment of a Sovereign Wealth Fund as part of His Majesty’s Government’s ambitious Programme of Action aimed at boosting…

THANK YOU JOSE!………….FROM ‘PLUMBER’ TO MASTER CRAFTSMAN!

My dearest readers………….I always consider myself as an unflappable individual who rarely shows emotions or cracks up under any form of pressure especially when it comes to my first love…

Eswatini Tourism scores big with Easter Campaign

By Siphesihle Dlamini The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) has successfully wrapped up one of its most impactful digital campaigns to date. Running from March 22 to April 30, 2025, the…