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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi has called for the removal of trade barriers across Africa, arguing that economic growth, investment and prosperity can only flourish when countries make it easier for people, goods and capital to move freely across borders. Responding to questions from editors and […]
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Movable assets set to unlock financing Reforms aim to deepen financial inclusion New registry to unlock access to credit BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini is advancing plans that could transform financial inclusion in the country through the establishment of eight cooperative banks, a move expected to broaden access to financial […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE LOBAMBA – The Ministry of Finance informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) must explain why E20 million instead of E9.4 million requested appropriation budget was released by the portfolio. The corrections department is under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and appeared before the committee […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Government is preparing to introduce a new electronic tax monitoring system designed to strengthen Value Added Tax (VAT) collection, improve transparency and ensure more revenue is available to fund essential public services across the country. Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg announced the initiative during Thursday’s #FinanceInFocus bulletin, describing it as a […]
Continue Reading Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says fraudsters are increasingly impersonating banks and government institutions online, urging emaSwati to verify information before sharing personal details or sending money. BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – As digital technology continues to transform communication and financial transactions in Eswatini, Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg has called on emaSwati to remain vigilant against […]
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Inflation Declines as Economic Stability Improves Private Sector Credit Growth Boosts Confidence Strong Financial Sector Supports 2026 Outlook BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy is projected to remain on a positive growth path in 2026, supported by improving financial stability, moderating inflation, stronger private sector activity and rising investor confidence. According to the Central […]
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Country currently holds approximately 2 500 ounces of gold, valued at around E195 million BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – Eswatini is taking strategic steps to strengthen its economic stability by increasing its national gold reserves, positioning the country to better withstand global financial uncertainties. The country currently holds approximately 2 500 ounces of gold, valued […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWINI – Senator Savannah Maziya, the Minister of Information, Communications and Technology, has urged young people to focus on financial discipline, leadership and long-term wealth creation, saying the biggest lesson about money is learning how to make it, grow it and keep it. Senator Savannah Maziya was speaking during the official launch […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA 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 ongoing conflict in the Middle East as one of the […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Large-scale infrastructure and energy projects are emerging as key drivers of Eswatini’s economic growth and transformation, according to the Central Bank of Eswatini’s 2026 Governor’s Annual Monetary Policy Statement. The report highlights that major public and private sector investments are stimulating construction activity, supporting employment creation and generating positive spillover […]
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