Category: Business

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE — What began as a small idea during lockdown has now been recognised as one of Eswatini consumers’ favourite artisan creations. Crochet by Selu, founded by Seluliwe Mdluli, walked away with the Consumers’ Favourite Artisan Product award at the Made in Eswatini Consumer Choice Awards 2026, held at Hilton Garden Inn. […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Local businesses and consumers could be better protected from unfair business practices that stretch across the border following renewed cooperation between competition authorities in Eswatini and South Africa. The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) and Competition Commission South Africa (CCSA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), creating a formal framework through […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Local horticulture farmers received E21 million in payments during the previous financial year through the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard), providing farmers with income while strengthening the link between local agricultural production and reliable markets. The payments demonstrate the economic opportunities created when farmers are connected to buyers who have […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI — Denim is getting a new voice. As the countdown begins to the Eswatini Clothing & Apparel Zone, local designers are preparing to turn fabric, creativity and personal identity into fashion statements when the showcase takes over Happy Valley Hotel in Ezulwini on September 25 and 26, 2026. The showcase forms […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Eswatini’s annual inflation eased to 2.5 per cent in July, offering some breathing space to households and businesses, but rising fuel and transport costs could put fresh pressure on prices, Nedbank Treasury Sales Manager Sifiso Nsibande said today. Speaking on Nedbank Eswatini’s Business Watch programme today, Nsibande said the lower than […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE SIDVOKODVO— From spinning records behind the microphone to building a business empire beyond the entertainment industry, South African media personality and entrepreneur DJ Sbu is bringing his story of hustle, setbacks and success to Eswatini. DJ Sbu, real name Sbusiso Leope, is among the headline speakers announced for the LaunchPad Business Conference, […]