
CIC Convenes 2nd Annual Stakeholder Forum to Climate‑Proof Eswatini’s Built Environment
Staff Reporter · 20 June 2025
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Staff Reporter · 20 June 2025
Mbabane, Eswatini – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has officially announced the issuance of a provisional banking license to Letshego Eswatini Bank in-organisation (LEB), marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Eswatini’s digital financial landscape. Currently operating as Letshego Financial Services Eswatini, the institution has been greenlit to transition into a fully operational […]
Staff Reporter · 19 June 2025

Vienna, Austria – Eswatini’s Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing data costs and ensuring universal digital access, especially for underserved communities. Speaking during a panel discussion at the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2025 under the theme “Digital Acceleration for Growth and Inclusion,” Rijkenberg emphasized that despite some reductions, the […]
Staff Reporter · 18 June 2025


Yesterday, June 19, 2025, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) brought together over 200 industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers at Esibayeni Lodge in Matsapha for its second annual Stakeholder Forum. Streaming live across the region, the meeting centered on the theme “Adapting to Climate‑Resilient Construction Practices in the Built Environment.” CIC CEO Maqhawe Mnisi emphasized the […]

Mbabane, Eswatini – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has officially announced the issuance of a provisional banking license to Letshego Eswatini Bank in-organisation (LEB), marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Eswatini’s digital financial landscape. Currently operating as Letshego Financial Services Eswatini, the institution has been greenlit to transition into a fully operational […]

Vienna, Austria – Eswatini’s Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing data costs and ensuring universal digital access, especially for underserved communities. Speaking during a panel discussion at the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2025 under the theme “Digital Acceleration for Growth and Inclusion,” Rijkenberg emphasized that despite some reductions, the […]

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Eswatini’s Honourable Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, has called for deeper collaboration between public and private stakeholders and enhanced project transparency to accelerate energy development across Africa. Speaking at the 27th Africa Energy Forum (AEF), held from June 17–20, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention […]

Catch the Minister of Finance, Hon. Neal Rijkenberg, as he breaks down the recently tabled and passed loan bills in Parliament. In this in-depth update, the Minister explains what these financial decisions mean for Eswatini’s economy—covering their purpose, long-term impact, and how they align with national development goals. Stay informed on how your government is […]

Manzini, Eswatini – EswatiniBank’s ShareSha digital wallet has emerged as a leading force in financial inclusion, facilitating over E135 million in transaction volumes since its launch. The innovative mobile wallet, introduced to drive seamless financial services across the country, is gaining strong traction, especially in underserved areas. According to EswatiniBank Managing Director Nozizwe Mulela, the […]

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MATSAPHA – In a landmark development for the Kingdom of Eswatini’s healthcare and environmental management sectors, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Matsapha Town Council, officially broke ground today on the country’s first world-standard medical and pharmaceutical waste treatment plant. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at […]

MBABANE – A recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning a border dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea has sparked renewed optimism in Eswatini over its own long-standing claims to land in South Africa. Eswatini is currently pursuing the reclamation of territories historically taken during colonial times. This effort is being led […]

LOBAMBA – The Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC) has clarified the E3 billion difference between the final E5.2 billion cost and the initially quoted E2.2 billion for the country’s Strategic Oil Reserve project. Acting CEO of ENPC, Musa Shongwe, told Parliament that the initial E2.2 billion was an engineer’s cost estimate based on preliminary, “ready-for-tender” […]

LOBAMBA – In a historic moment for Eswatini, His Majesty King Mswati III has officially unveiled the E5.2 billion Strategic Oil Reserve Model — a monumental infrastructure project set to transform the Kingdom’s energy landscape and enhance national economic resilience. Launched in partnership with the Government of Taiwan, the Strategic Oil Reserve is not just […]