#Central Bank of Eswatini

Letshego Granted Provisional License to Launch Digital Bank in Eswatini

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 Reporter19 June 2025

News

AFI CEO Engages Eswatini Financial Sector on Advancing Financial Inclusion

Mbabane – Dr. Alfred Hannig, Executive Director and CEO of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), has commended Eswatini’s financial sector stakeholders for their continued commitment to advancing financial inclusion. Dr. Hannig met with members of AFI working groups in the country, where he received updates on current initiatives and shared insights on overcoming remaining […]

Staff Reporter26 May 2025

Business

Central Bank of Eswatini Keeps Discount Rate Steady Amidst Economic Review

Mbabane – Following a comprehensive review of prevailing economic conditions, the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), together with the Monetary Policy Consultative Committee (MPCC), opted to maintain the discount rate at 7.50 per cent. The decision was announced during the Monetary Policy Statement on 28th March 2024, after careful consideration of global, regional, and domestic […]

Staff Reporter7 April 2024

Business

Central Bank Announces Commencement of Diamond Africa Scheme Liquidation Fund Distribution

In a significant development, the Central Bank of Eswatini notifies depositors about the initiation of fund disbursements in connection with the Diamond Africa scheme. This comes following the detailed Schedule of Steps provided by the liquidators, PriceWaterhouse Coopers (South Africa). Depositors are informed that the disbursement of their claims will begin during the week commencing […]

Staff Reporter4 January 2024

News

Central Bank of Eswatini partners with Deutsche IT Company to explore digital currency

The Central Bank of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) will partner with international technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to research and explore the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – an electronic form of money for the Kingdom of Eswatini. Both parties signed an agreement to this effect at last week’s annual meeting of the International […]

Staff Reporter18 October 2022

Letshego Granted Provisional License to Launch Digital Bank in Eswatini

AFI CEO Engages Eswatini Financial Sector on Advancing Financial Inclusion

Central Bank of Eswatini Keeps Discount Rate Steady Amidst Economic Review

Central Bank Announces Commencement of Diamond Africa Scheme Liquidation Fund Distribution

Central Bank of Eswatini partners with Deutsche IT Company to explore digital currency

Eswatini Standards Authority to Host Standards Seminar 2026 Focused on Unlocking Export Markets

Standard Bank Eswatini Commits E500,000 to Sponsor Eswatini Investment Conference 2026

Thumo.app in Eswatini: A Young Delivery Platform’s Early Traction, Growing Pains, and Regulatory Questions Ahead

Eswatini Benchmarks with Kenya on Electric Mobility Policy