Economy
Mozambique signs $455m World Bank deals
Maputo - Mozambique's Minister of Finance Carla Loveira signed five financing agreements with the World Bank on Tuesday, covering projects worth around US$455...
Eswatini posts 5.7% growth as trade deficit bites in early 2026
Mbabane - Eswatini's economy grew by 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with the...
Eswatini hosts SACU automotive and minerals meeting
Ezulwini - The Kingdom of Eswatini is hosting delegates from across the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) for the 5th SACU Task Team...
Private sector credit reaches E23.2bn as banks ramp up lending
Ezulwini - Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi has praised the country's banking sector after private sector credit climbed to E23.2...
CBE governor calls for open borders to unlock African economic growth
Ezulwini - Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi says Africa's economic future depends on tearing down the barriers that continue to...
ERS’ E18bn tax target ‘not realistic’, economist warns
Ezulwini - The Eswatini Revenue Service's ambitious target of collecting close to E18 billion in domestic taxes this financial year is headed for...
Eswatini GDP up 5.7% but cracks show in key sectors
Mbabane - Eswatini's economy grew by 5.7 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly down from the revised 5.9 per...
Central Bank’s gold stash hits E195m
Mbabane - The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) holds 2,500 ounces of gold valued at E195 million as part of its reserve assets,...
