Category: Finance

BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – The 2026/27 National Budget Speech is set to be debated in the House of Assembly on Monday, March 2, 2026. This was confirmed by House of Assembly Speaker Jabulani Mabuza on Friday, February 27, 2026, following the formal tabling of the National Budget by Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg. The […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, today delivered the 2026/27 National Budget Speech in Parliament, outlining a E36.9 billion spending plan focused on human development, infrastructure expansion, economic growth and social protection. According to the Ministry of Finance’s Budget at a Glance 2026/27, total government revenue and grants are projected […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg delivered a bold and forward-looking 2026–2027 National Budget Speech, outlining a transformative fiscal plan anchored on the principle of agape love, a call to action rooted in discipline, accountability and economic acceleration. Drawing a vivid picture of a rapidly shifting global landscape marked by geopolitical […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Ahead of tomorrow’s national presentation, Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg and the Ministry of Finance Budget Team are putting the final touches on the 2026/27 National Budget. Behind the scenes, it has been weeks of long hours, detailed reviews and careful consideration. From scrutinising revenue projections to refining expenditure allocations, […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini’s Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) have recorded total assets of E126 billion, reflecting continued growth and resilience within the financial sector. This is according to the 2025 Third Quarter Statistical Report released by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). During the quarter under review, NBFI assets increased by 4.76 per […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Government has made major progress in settling payments to suppliers, signalling stronger cash flow and renewed confidence in public finance management. Speaking during Finance in Focus, the Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg confirmed that payments are now largely up to date. “We have managed to catch up on suppliers here […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini enters 2026 with 5.6% GDP growth, 2.3% inflation and a 6.75% policy rate, a strong set of figures that reflects economic stability and steady momentum. The latest data points to rising output, controlled prices and a supportive financial sector environment. The Central Bank of Eswatini maintained its discount rate […]

“We are doing our best to bring a budget that responds to the country’s needs and supports growth at the same time.” BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – With this clear and reassuring message, Neal Rijkenberg, Minister of Finance, has outlined government’s careful and people-centred approach as preparations for the 2025/26 National Budget reach an advanced […]