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AB InBev under investigation over market conduct

Multinational drink and brewing company AB InBev is being investigated by COMESA Competition Commission. By Bahle Gama AB InBev, the mother company of Eswatini Beverages along with two other companies,…

Proposed work permits review the right path to boosting FDI 

Eswatini is looking at creating a condusive environment that will appeal to foreign investors to set up businesses in the country. By Ntombi Mhlongo The proposed review of the country’s…

Persistent poverty to affect recovery of sub-Saharan countries

The poor are still struggling to make ends meet following the Covid-19 pandemic. By Ntombi Mhlongo The negative impact of persistent poverty, food insecurity on growth, conflicts, and high debt…

Central Bank uncovers mortgage lending irregularities

The Central Bank says an investigation has unearthed a myriad of wrongdoings in the mortgage lending sector. By Sifiso Sibandze An investigation launched by the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE)…

Misinformation trap: EU calls for ‘sanctions’ against Eswatini

His Majesty, King Mswati III By Muzi DlaminiFrom being one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2022, Eswatini is at risk of seeing a sudden economic meltdown following the European Union,…

E171.5 million trade surplus recorded in January 

By Ntombi Mhlongo The month of January saw the Kingdom of Eswatini recording a trade surplus of E171.5 million, after closing the year with a trade deficit of E335.1 million…

Farmers Bank not yet compliant – Governor Mnisi

By Sifiso Sibandze The Farmers Bank will only be allowed to open its doors to the public once it has satisfactorily complied with the operational requirements of the banking industry,…

Live Broadcast: Speech From The Throne

Watch the proceedings from Parliament live on our site with a live Blog encompassing rolling coverage from our sister publication, Eswatini Daily News.

The dangers of misinformation

By Muzi Dlamini The advent of technology has brought with it many advantages to the world but it has also given way to a destructive nature, the paddling of disinformation,…

Procurement Salary Guide confirms the value of procurement and supply professionals

By Bongiwe Zwane-Maseko The CIPS Procurement Salary Guide 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa paints a clear picture of just how valuable procurement and supply professionals have become to organisations in an…