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Governance reforms on the cards as leaders urged to seek mentors
EZULWINI- Government is planning to introduce a national corporate governance code and strengthen board appointment requirements as part of efforts to improve leadership,...
Banks carry E1.4bn in bad loans
MBABANE – Non-performing loans in Eswatini's banking sector stood at E1.4 billion in July 2026, despite a monthly decline. The 2026/27 Mid-Year Budget...
SACU pays govt E5.9bn in six months
MBABANE – Eswatini received E5.9 billion from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) during the first half of 2026/27. The amount represents an...
Tough times ahead for consumers as EEC seeks another hike
MBABANE – Consumers could face another financial squeeze after the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) applied for yet another electricity tariff increase, barely seven...
Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close
LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...
Govt seeks E8.2bn in new financing
MBABANE – Government plans to raise E8.2 billion through budget-support loans and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to settle outstanding domestic arrears. The...
E4.4bn capital budget still unused
MBABANE – Government had E4.4 billion remaining from its capital budget at mid-year, with project execution reaching 44 per cent. The Mid-Year Budget...
ETA calls for joint marketing to boost tourist arrivals
ESWATINI – Chief Executive Officer of the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) Vusie Dlamini has called for stronger collaboration between tourism stakeholders and airlines...
Eswatini could benefit from South Africa’s economic slowdown – Eswatini Air
MANZINI – Eswatini could attract manufacturing companies relocating from South Africa as the neighbouring country's economic growth slows and uncertainty surrounds its duty-free...
Eswatini Air targets new revenue streams amid rising fuel costs
MATSAPHA - Eswatini Air is exploring new revenue streams, including cargo transportation, aircraft maintenance services and aviation training, as it seeks to strengthen...
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New bus fares to take effect next week
MANZINI – Commuters will start paying higher bus fares next week after transport operators begin displaying notices announcing the revised tariffs. The new...
Farmers urged to sell livestock as over 50 cattle die
NHLANGANO - Farmers in the Shiselweni Region have been urged to sell their livestock as over 50 cattle have died due to the ...
President hosts Team Eswatini to dinner in Dakar
DAKAR – Team Eswatini athletes received words of encouragement from the country's Olympic leadership during a special dinner hosted by the EOCGA President ...
Another cup final for MaMkhize’s Eswatini team
(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Highlanders AM.....(0)0 Ubombo Sugar........(0)0 Highlanders won 5-3 on penalties) MBABANE - Mbabane Highlanders AM reached the PLE Charity Cup...
Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close
LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...
