Here are African banks with the most tier-1 capital in 2024

A new ranking of Africa’s top banks by Tier-1 capital for 2024 has spotlighted a clear hierarchy, with South African, Egyptian, and Moroccan banks leading the charge, while Nigerian banks strive to retain their footing amid currency pressures....

Kumasi to undergo major clean-up ahead of Eswatini King’s royal visit

In preparation for the anticipated royal visit of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a massive clean-up exercise scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025. The clean-up...

MONOPOLY:Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) dumps customers, ‘staggers’ to address power-cuts as emaSwati in Msunduza and other areas across the country struggle without power.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:The Eswatini Electricity Company(EEC) has been described as the most arrogant monopolized State power company, residents of Msunduza-Mbabane, a stone throw away from the companies Headquarters were struggling without...

GIJN Welcomes 12 New Members, from Cyprus to Eswatini

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KMA restricts street trading, enhances traffic regulations as Kumasi welcomes Eswatini King

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is putting in place measures to heighten restrictions on unauthorized street trading in Kumasi as the Manhyia Palace prepares to welcome the King of Eswatini. The Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, King Mswati...

eSwatini: EU Bushfire Schools Festival 2025 launched

Running under the theme Art as the Driver in the Pursuit of Sustainability, this year’s festival aims to ignite the imagination of eSwatini’s youth through a dynamic celebration of creativity and innovation focused on sustainable futures. The EU...

New 8bet upcoming upgraded system to enable winners to receive money timely, gaming company’s R2.5million Trade Cup sponsorship to continue this year.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Belinda Motsa, the 8bet Chief Operations Officer(COO) has confirmed that, the company’s R2.5million Trade Fair Cup sponsorship will continue even this year. In a statement sent to this Swaziland News, the gaming company...

Kumasi prepares for royal visit of King of Eswatini

By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Head of State and King of the Kingdom of Eswatini, King Mswati III is to undertake a four-day Royal visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu in the Ashanti region from the 24th to 28th of this month. The visit is to...

FirstRand bullish on uranium, oil and gas

Chamwe Kaira FirstRand Limited believes that Namibia’s uranium and oil and gas sectors are well positioned for a rebound. The firm said that while low inflation should help keep interest rates down, fiscal strain from declining Southern African...

Eswatini expresses appreciation after US President Donald Trump pause implementation of tariffs, applauds commitment to renewed dialogue on global trade relations.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Eswatini has expressed appreciation after newly inaugurated United States(US) President Donald Trump announced the implementation of a ninety(90) days pause on trade tariffs. In a public statement released on...

Ex-Swazi Observer Business editor Mancoba Makhubu travels to the United States(US) for leadership training under Mandela Washington Fellow program.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Manqoba Makhubu, the former Swazi Observer Business editor has travelled to the United States(US) for leadership training under the Mandela Washington Fellows program. This was announced by the United States Embassy...

President Mahama to host King Mswati III of Eswatini on hist...

President John Dramani Mahama will welcome His Majesty King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, to Ghana next week for a four-day state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. A...

King Mswati of Eswatini to pay a four-day state visit to Ghana

By Iddi Yire Accra, June 19, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama will host King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, next week for a four-day state visit to Ghana. A statement issued by the Presidency, copied to the Ghana News Agency...

King Mswati III of Eswatini in Ghana for a state visit next week

The Presidency has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will host King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, for a state visit to Ghana next week. The visit is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24 to Saturday, June 28 spanning four...

Young South Africans push forward despite economic hurdles

Whether they’re behind a trombone, a fuel pump, or a laptop, SA’s youth are working, studying and most importantly hoping. In a country where youth unemployment stood at 62.4% in the first three months of 2025, many young people are forced to...

South Africa: Sars teams up with law enforcement to combat illicit fuel trade

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) is working with other law enforcement agencies to combat illicit fuel trade, which costs the fiscus approximately R3.6bn per year. In the past four months, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence...

Eswatini Strengthens Climate Resilience through Strategic Water Investment

One such initiative is the Training Workshop on the African Union Guidelines for the Development of Climate-Resilient Water Investment Programmes, held from 5–7 March 2025 under the AU-AIP Multi-Country Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project....

ESWATINI MUST BRACE FOR GLOBAL TRADE WAR FALLOUT, SARFED WARNS

MBABANE – The Southern African Research Foundation for Economic Development (SARFED) has issued a stark warning to Eswatini and its neighbours. The institution has urged Eswatini to brace for economic turbulence as escalating trade tensions...

China to remove tariffs on African imports to boost trade

China says it will sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53 African states it has diplomatic ties with – a move that could benefit middle-income nations as they prepare for tariff hikes on products entering...

Narcos: Growing trade in consumption of illicit substances in Kenya

On June 13, 2025, Wendy Mbeke Muli was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) with a stash of cocaine. The 26-year-old had ingested pellets of the narcotic, which she later excreted after being placed under medical observation for...