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FUEL HIKES DEMAND SMARTER HOUSEHOLD SPENDING " ECONOMIST
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (295+ words) MBABANE" "Economist Thembinkosi Dube has encouraged ema Swati to adopt smarter and more sustainable lifestyle habits to ease pressure brought by the recent increase in fuel prices. The economist was speaking during an interview with Eswatini Broadcasting and Information Services…...
CENTRAL BANK WARNS OF GLOBAL RISKS AMID RISING OIL PRICES
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (397+ words) MBABANE " The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has warned that rising geopolitical tensions and increasing global uncertainty pose significant risks to economic growth, inflation stability and international financial markets. In the 2026 Governor's Annual Monetary Policy Statement, the Bank highlighted the…...
ESWATINI ECONOMY RECORDS STRONG 5. 6 PERCENT GROWTH
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (9+ words) Eswatini Positive News...
CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI MAINTAINS STABLE MONETARY POLICY AMID GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (246+ words) MBABANE- The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has maintained a cautiously accommodative monetary policy stance as the country navigates a volatile global economic environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, rising commodity prices and slower global growth. Presenting the 2026 Governor's Annual Monetary…...
WHAT FSRA IS DOING TO KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE
1+ week, 2+ day ago (526+ words) " Governance gaps addressed to restore stability " Stronger oversight to protect consumers NKONYENI " The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has outlined decisive steps it is taking to protect ema Swati's money and strengthen confidence in the country's financial sector. Addressing members…...
GDP GROWS FROM E1. 4 Bn TO E95 Bn OVER THE PAST FOUR DECADES " KING
1+ week, 5+ day ago (203+ words) LOBAMBA " His Majesty King Mswati III has highlighted Eswatini's remarkable economic journey, pointing to significant growth in national output since his coronation. "At the time of my coronation, our national GDP stood at approximately 1. 4 billion Emalangeni. Today, it exceeds 95 billion…...
FOUR DECADES OF LEADERSHIP POWER YOUTH-LED ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
1+ week, 6+ day ago (503+ words) MBABANE " When His Majesty King Mswati III reflects on Eswatini's journey since 1986, he speaks of transformation across all sectors of national life. Nowhere is this evolution more visible than in the empowerment of the country's youth, who have steadily moved…...
FNB UNVEILS RETIREES SAVINGS, TARGETS STABLE INCOME FOR PENSIONERS
2+ week, 1+ day ago (388+ words) EZULWINI " FNB Eswatini has introduced a new fixed investment product aimed at converting pension lump sums into steady monthly income, as the bank sharpens its focus on retirement security. The "Retirees Savings" product was launched on 21 April 2026 at Happy Valley…...
ESWATINI ECONOMY CLOSES 2025 WITH 5. 7% GROWTH
3+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) BY NOKUPHILA NXUMALO (INTERN) MBABANE " Eswatini's economy grew by 5. 7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven mainly by the services sector, according to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Bulletin released by the Central Statistical Office, highlighting improved economic activity…...
NHLANGANO i HUB SET TO BOOST SHISELWENI YOUTH SKILLS, JOBS
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (282+ words) MBABANE " Young people in Shiselweni now have a new pathway to opportunity following the official launch of the Eswatini National Youth Council Business Incubation and Innovation Hub in Nhlangano on 27 March 2026. The initiative designed to equip them with skills, mentorship,…...