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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – FNB Eswatini has launched an ambitious nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector by taking practical business support directly to entrepreneurs through its inaugural SME Growth Forums. The forums, which will be held across all four regions between July and August, are designed to […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE SOMNTONGO– Government has intensified its drive to unlock the country’s economic potential by placing young people at the centre of national development, unveiling renewed commitments to tackle youth unemployment, expand opportunities and prepare the next generation to lead the country’s future. Speaking during the national commemoration of World Population Day 2026 at […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Despite heightened geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, global financial markets continue to demonstrate resilience, offering investors and businesses renewed confidence as strong corporate earnings and stable regional currencies provide reasons for optimism. Speaking during Nedbank Eswatini Business Watch on Eswatini TV, Nedbank Eswatini Treasury Sales Manager Thoba Gamedze said global markets […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s cost of living has continued to show signs of stability after headline inflation eased to 2.6 percent in June 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and offering encouraging news for households, businesses and policymakers. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) […]
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BY COURT CORRESPONDENCE MBABANE– The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has secured a major legal victory after the High Court dismissed an application by the Eswatini Consumers Forum (ECOF) challenging the awarding of the bank’s multi-billion-emalangeni headquarters construction tender. High Court Judge Nkosinathi Maseko ruled that ECOF did not have the legal standing to bring […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – What was meant to sweeten customers days allegedly turned into a bitter taste for a business, as five suspects are expected to appear before the Matsapha Circuit Court July 15, 2026 over the alleged theft of Hall’s sweets and Chappies worth E1.8 million from a warehouse in Matsapha. According to a […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MALKERNS – Four aspiring chefs will step out of the classroom and into one of Southern Africa’s biggest culinary stages after the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival opened applications for its 2026 Sous Chef Development Programme. The initiative will see successful applicants work alongside acclaimed chefs in a live festival […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MALKERNS – The countdown to the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival is heating up, and food lovers are in for a feast unlike any other as three of Africa’s most celebrated chefs prepare to light up the festival with mouth-watering dishes, captivating stories and unforgettable live cooking performances. Set […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE– Football fans across Eswatini will be spoilt for choice on Sunday, July 19, as town councils, event organisers and entertainment venues host public screenings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, transforming the country’s venues into vibrant football fan parks. With the world’s biggest football match kicking off at 9pm, supporters […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Local record label Mabonwa Abulawe Records is set to release a patriotic anthem aimed at celebrating Eswatini’s history, unity and resilience while showcasing the strength of local collaboration. The song, titled Umliba Loyembili, is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026, across all major digital streaming platforms. Spearheaded by the […]
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