Amid slowing economic activity, Covid-19 has accelerated the need for digital inclusion across the globe. The use of digital technologies in e-commerce, health, education and service delivery has obligated developing countries including Eswatini to leapfrog into a digitalised economy. Unfortunately, Eswatini has not fully benefited…

The informal sector is not completely informal With more businesses operating in the open under the same set of government regulations, it creates more opportunities for private sector growth where both individuals and businesses can compete and seize opportunities in a fair footing for income…

There is growing concern over the impact of COVID-19 on the shadow/informal economy. Questions about how lockdown is affecting informal traders, what form of assistance/relief is available for the informal sector, is the shadow economy expected to increase or decrease, and will the informal traders…

Since the country wants to export more to take advantage of its trade agreements, it is important that the production component of the GDP equation is prioritised as a way to establish a new stock of multi-million Emalangeni MSMEs that can produce quality goods for…

The National Development Strategy (NDS) of the Kingdom of Eswatini aims to turn the country into a vibrant industrial-led economy within a generation. To attain this goal will require structural transformation of the Eswatini economy, including providing a conducive business environment. Government’s Strategic Roadmap 2019-2022…

The Eswatini economy will not grow at the pace required to transform it and raise welfare unless the country goes back to the basics: developing a good understanding of the productive structures, and nurturing and expanding these through deliberate and strategic engagement of emaSwati. To…

Mhlanga who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech and Hearing from Wits University in South Africa believes that Eswatini is full of business opportunities for young people. Gcinile Mhlanga is now the co-owner of the franchise Mugg and Bean in Ezulwini. In a…

Many of Eswatini’s youth have brilliant business ideas but for one reason or the other fail to start sustainable and successful businesses. Lack of business management skills and capital as well as regulatory red-tape are among the popular cited bottlenecks that impede the proliferation of…

By Tengetile Hlophe Evidence suggests that Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty and inequality. Early childhood care and learning lays the foundation for success in school and as the child grows, in…

By Zenanile Dlamini Whereas the socioeconomic experiences of an individual shape their understanding and perception of the world, there is a correlation between poor social support systems and an increase in social problems. A study conducted by the Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre…