Economy
Dangote launches Africa’s biggest IPO
LAGOS, Nigeria | September 14, 2026 — Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched what is being described as Africa’s largest initial public offering,...
Tinubu backs Africa’s own credit rating agency
Abuja - Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the African Union's announcement that the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) will...
Eswatini economy grows 4.8 percent in 2025
Mbabane - Eswatini’s economy expanded by 4.8 per cent in 2025, marking a stronger performance than the 3.0 per cent growth recorded in...
ERS introduces automated import process
Ezulwini - The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has introduced a new automated process for temporary importation applications as part of its ongoing efforts...
Inflation eases to 2.5%
Mbabane - Eswatini’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.5 percent in July 2026, down from 2.6 percent in June and 2.8 percent recorded...
Eswatini trade deficit widens to E232.68 million
Ezulwini - Eswatini recorded a preliminary merchandise trade deficit of E232.68 million in July 2026, as imports exceeded exports, according to trade statistics...
Eswatini to host institutional investors forum in August
Ezulwini - The fifth Eswatini Institutional Investors Forum will be held from 27 to 28 August 2026 at Happy Valley in Ezulwini, bringing...
Central Bank keeps discount rate at 6.75%
Ezulwini - The Central Bank of Eswatini has kept its discount rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent, a decision that leaves borrowing costs...
