- 26 November 2022
Eswatini Among Top Six African Countries That Have Industrialized
By: Ntombi Mhlongo The Kingdom of Eswatini has been listed in the top six African countries that have industrialized in the past decade. According to a new report issued by…
- 13 November 2022
Highlanders’ E3.6 M annual salary bill
Mbabane Highlanders Football Club Managing Director: Chief Ally Kgomongwe By Ntokozo Magongo Running a football team in Eswatini is not a stroll in the park. In spite of some factions…
- 13 November 2022
Major Parliament shake-up on the horizonÂ
Members of the Eswatini Parliament By Phephile Motau An international consultant is being sought for the Parliament Restructuring Process. The request for proposal (RFP) has been issued by the United…
- 13 November 2022
The Africa We Want; How Digital Technologies Can Help Â
The world is moving in the digital direction with many countries on the African continent pushing for the 4IR. OPINION Dumi Jere The African Union’s Agenda 2063 envisions a people-driven…
- 8 October 2022
Mavuso Trade Centre Back to Full Business Operations
By: Ntombi Mhlongo Following ceasing to be used as a Covid-19 quarantine centre, the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) is doing all it can to ensure that the Mavuso Trade…
- 8 October 2022
Eswatini’s Agri-products Import Bill Stands At E1.9bn
BY: Phephile Motau Eswatini needs to come up with strategies to commercialise agriculture and reduce the imports of agricultural produce which was at about E1.9 billion in 2020/2021. This was…
- 8 October 2022
Roads Authority To Relieve Contractors From Late Payments, Project Delays
By: Ntombi Mhlongo The formation of the Roads Authority will provide relief to contractors who have for years been frustrated by late payments and project delays whenever they undertake government…
- 6 October 2022
Spin Festival To Create 110 Jobs, Attract 3 000 Revellers
By: Bahle Gama The return of the Swazi Spin Festival is projected to give the same results as the last by bringing in about 3 000 people from within and…
- 6 October 2022
‘Rethinking Tourism’
By: Bongiwe Zwane-Maseko The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) has embraced this year’s World Tourism Day theme ‘Rethinking Tourism.’ This was said by Chief Executive Officer Linda Nxumalo at the commemoration…
- 6 October 2022
Eswatini Should Be A Tourist Destination, Not A Stopover
By: Bongiwe Zwane-Maseko Eswatini is generally perceived as a transit point by most tourists, which is reflected in the length of time they spend in the kingdom. International travellers use…
- 6 October 2022
Proposed Ndzevane Factory Shell Construction Bringing 1 000 Jobs
By: Ntombi Mhlongo At least 1 000 job opportunities are anticipated upon the completion of the proposed sewing factory shell to be constructed at Ndzevane area, in the Lubombo Region.…
- 5 October 2022
Threat to Eswatini’s Cannabis Illegal Market Grows
By: Ntombi Mhlongo With the Republic of South Africa forging ahead with plans to implement total commercialisation of the cannabis plant, there are fears that this will be the biggest…
- 5 October 2022
As Eskom Woes Deepen, Power Cuts Loom for Eswatini
By: Ntombi Mhlongo As ESKOM woes continue in neighbouring South Africa, Eswatini faces the risk of experiencing the same woes of load shedding currently being experienced by that country. Eswatini…
- 30 September 2022
Inyatsi Construction Gives E2m Boost to COSAFA Under-20
BY: Lwazi Dlamini Multinational Inyatsi Construction Company has shown its corporate social responsible citizen side by pumping a sum of E2 million towards Eswatini hosting the annual COSAFA Under-20 Youth…
- 13 June 2022
Eswatini, Zambia join hands to bolster their tourism sectors
The governments of the Republic of Zambia and the Kingdom of Eswatini have entered into an agreement to jointly invigorate their tourism sectors.The two governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
- 17 May 2022
Domestic tax revenue declines by E0.5bn as liquor industry struggles
Challenges faced by the liquor industry triggered an E500 million decline in the domestic tax collection for the 2020/21 financial year. Tax revenue fell from E9.950 billion collected in the…
- 29 November 2023
Ngwenya still busiest trading border post for Eswatini, SA
Traffic enroute to Ngwenya Border Post. By Silindzelwe NxumaloTHE Oshoek border post continues to be the busiest trading border between Eswatini and South Africa as of August 2023, with a…
- 23 November 2023
Women Farmer program created to close the unemployment gap
Makhosazane Mngometulu received her awards from the Minister of Agriculture, the Principal Secretary and Founder of Women Farmer Sonia Paiva By Nokunceda Magagula Sonia Paivia has said that the Women…
- 23 November 2023
GBV: SADC grappling with ending scourge
Deputy Prime Minister Thuli Dladla being sworn-in to office. By Karabo Ngoepe, Nokunceda Magagula, Silindzelwe Nxumalo and Ncaba NtshakalaAlmost one in every three women globally has been subjected to some…
- 21 November 2023
MSMEs form backbone of the Eswatini economy
Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). By Ncaba NtshakalaMicro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in contributing to the economy of Eswatini. These businesses form the backbone…
- 21 November 2023
Policy response, structural reforms CMA’s best responses to global challenges
Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi sharing his opening remarks during the event. By Silindzelwe Nxumalo The South African Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Fundi Tshazibana says the best…
- 20 November 2023
Embiveni boosts its competitiveness, spreads its wings to Nhlangano
Inyatsi Group Board of Directors, Chairman Michelo Shakantu, Sydney Sichula, Paul Lwiindi and Derrick Shiba. By Sibusiso Nyawo and Ncaba NtshakalaEswatini Meat Industries (EMI) has expanded and opened its third…
- 19 November 2023
We were unlucky – Sihlangu coach Dominic
Sihlangu head coach Dominic Kunene leaving the pitch in a sombre mood flanked by players. By Sibusiso MasilelaSihlangu head coach Dominic Kunene says they were unlucky during the 2026 FIFA…
- 19 November 2023
Sihlangu ‘knighted’
Libya coach Milutin Seredojevic celebrating their winning goal over Sihlangu in the 2026 World Cup qualifers on Friday at Mbombela Stadium. By Sibusiso MasilelaIt was another painful day for the…
- 29 October 2023
South Africa’s Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts
Container ships are seen outside the harbour as workers at South Africa’s state-owned logistics firm Transnet continue to protest outside the Port of Cape Town on their nationwide strike action…
- 27 October 2023
What is pushing the Nigerian naira to record lows?
FILE PHOTO: A man counts Nigerian naira notes in a market place in Yola, Nigeria, February 22, 2023. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s naira is…