Economy
Eswatini inflation edges up to 2% in April
Mbabane - Eswatini's headline inflation rate rose slightly to 2.0% in April 2026, up from 1.6% recorded in March 2026, according to the...
Private sector credit hits record E23.2bn, says central bank
Mbabane - The Central Bank of Eswatini's latest monthly statistical release shows the Kingdom's private sector credit reached a record high of E23.2...
CBE governor warns of rising inflation and rates
Ezulwini - Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi on Thursday delivered his Annual Monetary Policy Statement at the CBE Complex in...
JSE lists Africa’s first nature-linked bond
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has listed Africa's first Nature-Linked Performance-Based Bond, marking a new chapter in sustainable financing on the continent. The FirstRand...
Eswatini’s reserves jump 14% as private sector credit hits E22.9bn
Mbabane - Eswatini's gross official reserves climbed to E10.9 billion in March 2026, reflecting a 14.2 per cent increase month-on-month and 18.9 per...
Eswatini inflation slows to 1.9% in February
Mbabane - The Central Statistical Office (CSO) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for February 2026, showing that Eswatini’s headline inflation...
Eswatini economy grows 5.8% as food prices ease
MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy posted a 5.8% increase in Real GDP in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Economic...
MEPD reports 7.1 percent economic growth
Lobamba - The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development appeared before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee to present its 2025/26 Annual Performance Report, outlining economic...
