Inside Biz

15/01/2026

Erasmus+ is the European Union’s flagship programme for education, training, youth, and sport. The programme supports institutional strengthening, curriculum development, staff capacity building, innovation, and international cooperation.

The Ministry of Education and Training, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) Delegation to the Kingdom of Eswatini, has urged local education and training institutions to actively take advantage…

15/01/2026

MTN Eswatini added a Fak’ivibe boost to the Back2School season by rewarding seven lucky customers with E10,000 each during the Fak’ivibe Summer Promo Live Draw, part of the E8 million cash prize campaign. Winners, including Nonsikelelo Vilakati (24), Nhlanhla Nkosi (23), Sikelela Patrick Simelane (46) and Sipho Gamedze (47), expressed excitement, saying the cash will help cover school fees and supplies. The prizes were presented by MTN Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager Thandwayinkosi Dlamini and Brand Communications and Sponsorship Manager Phumla Motsa.

15/01/2026

Koko Champions Eswatini Innovation at Landmark Canva Africa Rollout

Koko Shabangu-Hlophe is the founder of Kleaners, a fast-growing company operating in the cleaning services industry and known for integrating smart technology into its operations.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/koko-champions-eswatini-innovation-at-landmark-canva-africa-rollout/

15/01/2026

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, notes that a key driver in the country’s improvement is the establishment of the one-stop investment shop, which is designed to simplify procedures for investors and entrepreneurs by centralising key government services.

Eswatini has been ranked among the top 10 best-performing countries in Africa for ease of doing business, a milestone that signals the Kingdom’s growing attractiveness as an investment destination. The…

14/01/2026

Eswatini’s private sector is entering 2026 with renewed confidence, driven by strong economic fundamentals. Business Eswatini (BE) President Mvuselelo Fakudze says stable monetary policy, ongoing fiscal consolidation, and low inflation are key confidence boosters.

The private sector has expressed strong optimism about Eswatini’s economic prospects for 2026, citing sound macroeconomic fundamentals, improving global confidence, and sustained collaboration among key stakeholders. Speaking at the Business…

14/01/2026

Eswatini Inflation Falls to 2.4% in November

The figure marks a 0.5 percentage point decline from the 2.9% recorded in October 2025. It is 1.3 percentage points lower than the 3.7% inflation rate recorded in November 2024, underscoring a sustained downward trend in price growth.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/eswatini-inflation-falls-to-2-4-in-november/

14/01/2026

Finance Minister, Neal Rijkenberg, says VAT collections from shops have been falling despite strong overall tax growth, pointing to widespread non-compliance and fraud.

The Government of Eswatini has enlisted a team of tax experts from Uganda to assist the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) in tightening Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance in the retail…

14/01/2026

…Soft Tech College, Eswatini College of Theology, and Ubombo Technical College (U-Tech) have now attained full registration status. On the other hand, BirchCooper Graduate Institute has had its registration revoked, effectively disqualifying it from operating as a higher education provider.

The Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) has revised the country’s official list of credible higher education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, granting full registration to three…

13/01/2026

Youth Chamber of Commerce Looks to Redirect E1.4 Billion Spent On Imported Food

The Youth Chamber of Commerce & Industries Eswatini (YCCIE) has unveiled an initiative, titled “From Our Shelves to Our Sovereignty,” which seeks to create jobs, support youth entrepreneurship, and strengthen Eswatini’s domestic manufacturing sector.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/youth-chamber-of-commerce-looks-to-redirect-e1-4-billion-spent-on-imported-food/

13/01/2026

⚡Eswatini’s electricity landscape is changing. From costly imports to opportunities in local generation, national energy strategy is in the spotlight.

Check out this latest opinion piece by Muzi B. Siyaya (Managing Director, Ubombo Sugar Limited) on how smart, domestic power expansion can help stabilise tariffs and secure our grid.

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As Eswatini grapples with rising electricity tariffs and growing public concern, this opinion piece by Muzi B Siyaya - Managing Director, Ubombo Sugar Limited, argues that the country’s energy challenge is not driven by domestic power producers, but by deep reliance on expensive and volatile elect...

12/01/2026

Mbabane Municipality Strengthens Youth Enterprise Agenda Through APP–YCCIE MoU

The Municipal Council of Mbabane CEO, Gciniwe Fakudze says that the partnership is fully aligned with the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Local Economic Development (LED) priorities.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/mbabane-municipality-strengthens-youth-enterprise-agenda-through-app-yccie-mou/

12/01/2026

A Milestone for Eswatini’s Local Economy

HRH Princess Sakhizwe has expressed her profound gratitude to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade following the official certification and trademark registration of the Made in Eswatini Mark of Origin.

Her Royal Highness officially blessed the signing of the MoU and launched the Made in Eswatini Mark of Origin Licensing Program. This strategic initiative is designed to build consumer trust and make it easier to identify authentic local products.