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Staff Reporter · 16 July 2026
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Eswatini Commerce Minister Strengthens Trade Ties in Brussels Courtesy Call
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Eswatini’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, has taken center stage in Belgium this week as he attends the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers meeting. The high-level assembly, hosted at the historic Egmont Palace in Brussels, brings together key global leaders to deliberate […]
Staff Reporter · 16 July 2026
Business
Eswatini launches inaugural tax law reports
The new reports are intended to improve consistency, transparency and legal certainty in the handling of tax disputes. Eswatini has launched its first Tax Law Reports, creating an official record of decisions made by the Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini, known as RATE. Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg launched the reports on 9 July, describing them as […]
Staff Reporter · 9 July 2026
Trade & Investment
Eswatini Standards Authority to Host Standards Seminar 2026 Focused on Unlocking Export Markets
The Eswatini Standards Authority (Eswasa) has invited businesses, industry players, and policymakers to its Standards Seminar 2026, themed “Unlocking Export Markets for Local Business through Standards and Quality Compliance.” The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, 01 April 2026, from 07:00 to 10:00, and will be streamed live on Eswasa’s official Facebook page. The power-packed half-day […]
Staff Reporter · 30 March 2026
Companies
Standard Bank Eswatini Commits E500,000 to Sponsor Eswatini Investment Conference 2026
Standard Bank Eswatini has reaffirmed its official sponsorship of the Eswatini Investment Conference (EIC) 2026 with a financial commitment of E500,000, signalling the bank’s continued confidence in the Kingdom’s economic potential and its role in facilitating strategic investment. The announcement builds on the success of the inaugural EIC 2025, which was widely praised for creating […]
Staff Reporter · 30 March 2026
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Thumo.app in Eswatini: A Young Delivery Platform’s Early Traction, Growing Pains, and Regulatory Questions Ahead
MBABANE, ESWATINI – Barely months after launching, Thumo has emerged as one of Eswatini’s most visible new digital platforms, positioning itself as a multi-sided delivery marketplace linking customers, restaurants, and independent drivers. With ambitions of evolving into a broader “super app” spanning food, groceries, rides, and other services, the platform is gaining early traction — […]
Staff Reporter · 20 February 2026
Business
Viettel Global Explores Investment Opportunities in Eswatini
Mbabane – The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, has welcomed a delegation from Viettel Global Company, a leading Vietnamese multinational with investments across Africa and beyond. The team, led by Mr. Tran Van Tra, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister to discuss potential avenues for collaboration and investment in the […]
Staff Reporter · 16 August 2025
Business
Minister of ICT Urges Eswatini to Embrace Excellence and Innovation at MTN Unique Contributors Ceremony
Mbabane – The Minister of ICT, Hon. Savannah Maziya, delivered a powerful keynote address yesterday at the MTN Unique Contributors Ceremony, calling on citizens and stakeholders to adopt a culture of excellence while driving innovation, connectivity, and people-first solutions. Minister Maziya emphasized that this spirit of excellence is central to the Kingdom of Eswatini’s journey […]
Staff Reporter · 16 August 2025
Business
ETA CEO Unveils 2024 Annual Research Report, Highlighting Tourism Sector Performance
MBABANE – The Chief Executive Officer of the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA), Vusi Dlamini, presented the organization’s highly anticipated 2024 Annual Research Report during a media briefing held at the Mountain View International Hotel this morning. The comprehensive report, which provides critical insights into the Kingdom’s tourism sector performance throughout 2024, represents a significant milestone […]
Staff Reporter · 24 June 2025
Business
Twenty Emaswati Employed at New Hungry Lion Branch in Siphofaneni
Siphofaneni, Eswatini — A wave of local economic upliftment has swept through Siphofaneni following the official opening of a new Hungry Lion franchise, which has already employed twenty Emaswati. The announcement was made by the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the fast-food chain’s expansion into […]
Staff Reporter · 23 June 2025
Business
Big Changes for Small Communities: MTN Eswatini’s Y’ello Care Initiative Transforms Access to Luhlanyeni Primary School
Sthobelweni, Eswatini — Under the banner of this year’s inspiring theme “Connecting at the Roots,” MTN Eswatini’s 2024 Y’ello Care campaign continues to deliver tangible impact—this time, with a powerful transformation in Sthobelweni. In a joint effort with the Ministry of Public Works & Transport, the CEO’s Office Y’ello Care Team led an infrastructural intervention […]
Staff Reporter · 20 June 2025
Business
From Policy to Practice: Industry Voices Groundbreak Climate‑Ready Construction Standards
At the 2025 CIC Stakeholder Forum, held on June 19th and streamed live from Esibayeni Lodge, industry leaders emphasized a new urgency: turning policy into practice for climate‑resilient construction across Eswatini. The forum’s central theme, “Adapting to Climate‑Resilient Construction Practices in the Built Environment,” took on renewed relevance as speakers called for immediate steps toward […]
Staff Reporter · 20 June 2025
Markets and Finance
Eswatini inflation cools to 2.6% in June, signaling macroeconomic stability
MBABANE, ESWATINI — Eswatini’s headline inflation cooled to 2.6% in June 2026, offering much-needed breathing room to consumers and pointing toward stabilizing macroeconomic conditions in the Kingdom. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO), this is 0.1 percentage points lower than the 2.7% recorded in May […]
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Trade & Investment
Eswatini Commerce Minister Strengthens Trade Ties in Brussels Courtesy Call
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Eswatini’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, has taken center stage in Belgium this week as he attends the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers meeting. The high-level assembly, hosted at the historic Egmont Palace in Brussels, brings together key global leaders to deliberate […]
