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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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BY NELILE NXUMALO (INTERN) MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has intensified efforts to market the country as a credible investment destination by engaging Ambassadors representing Eswatini abroad in a high-level stakeholder meeting held on May 6, 2026. The engagement, led by Central Bank Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi and the CBE management team, […]
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BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN) MBABANE — Eswatini Bank, alongside stakeholders and community members, officially opened the Khoza Complex in KaKhoza, investing E2.3 million into the project to boost local economic activity, improve access to services, and create business opportunities for the surrounding community. Speaking during the event, Eswatini Bank Executive Manager for Risk and Data […]
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Government brings services closer to communities BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – In a move aimed at improving service delivery and convenience, government has rolled out commerce-related tax services across post offices nationwide, allowing emaSwati to access essential services closer to their communities. The announcement was made by Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg during the #FinanceInFocus […]
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Business Credit Rises 3.1%, SMEs Reach E4.1bn Reserves Jump 14.2% to E10.9bn, Import Cover at 2.5 Months Private Sector Credit Up 6.7% to E22.9bn, Rates Hold at 10.25% BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy continues to show steady progress, with private sector credit and foreign reserves recording strong growth in early 2026, according to […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – On behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Central Bank of Eswatini has announced the issuance Government Bonds. The launch of the government bonds was to the sum of E200 000 000 and are as follows: *SG144 Maturing 31 March 2029 – Coupon 10.00%, E50 000 000 […]
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