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Eswatini Urged to Strengthen DNS Security Amid Rising Cyber Threats

Eswatini is strengthening DNS security amid rising cyber threats, with ICT Principal Secretary Andreas Dlamini urging investment in resilient infrastructure. Experts emphasise layered protection, monitoring, and DNSSEC adoption to safeguard digital services, prevent disruptions, and maintain public trust in the country’s growing digital economy.

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Many Solar Projects Fail to Meet Projected Returns - IDCE

Many solar projects in Eswatini fail to deliver the expected returns. IDCE CEO Fairlie Mabuza cautions that "information asymmetry" is leading to overpriced, over-specified systems that benefit contractors rather than the businesses they serve.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/many-solar-projects-fail-to-meet-projected-returns-idce/

CIS Assets Rise to E10.52 Billion in Q4 2025

Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) assets in Eswatini climbed to E10.52 billion in Q4 2025, marking strong growth despite global economic pressures. Retirement funds and corporates are driving the surge, while investors shift toward more diversified portfolios.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/cis-assets-rise-to-e10-52-billion-in-q4-2025/

Petrol Hits E25.27, Diesel E31.60 Effective Friday

Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy has announced an upward adjustment in fuel costs, effective midnight Thursday. The hike will push the price of Unleaded Petrol (ULP95) to E25.27 per litre, an increase of E2.92. However, the most severe impact will be felt in the industrial and logistics sectors, where Diesel (0.005% S) has surged by E6.40, bringing the new price to E31.60 per litre.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/petrol-hits-e25-27-diesel-e31-60-effective-friday/

Standard Bank Sugar Summit 2026 Securing Shared Prosperity for Southern Africa’s ‘Green Gold’

As Southern Africa’s sugar industry navigates a transformative era defined by climate risk and market volatility, the Kingdom of Eswatini will host the Standard Bank Regional Sugar Summit on Friday, 8 May 2026. Convening at the Simunye Country Club, the summit aims to reposition the sector from a traditional commodity industry into a high-tech, bio-industrial engine for inclusive growth.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/standard-bank-sugar-summit-2026-securing-shared-prosperity-for-southern-africas-green-gold/

IDCE Convenes Solar Indaba to Address Project Failures and Strengthen Renewable Energy Investments

The Industrial Development Company of Eswatini (IDCE) has convened a major Solar Indaba to tackle the rising rate of failed renewable energy projects across the country. By bridging the "information gap" between contractors and project owners, the initiative aims to protect investors from over-priced and under-performing systems.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/idce-convenes-solar-indaba-to-address-project-failures-and-strengthen-renewable-energy-investments/

EU Leverages Art for Social Unity and Job Creation

EU Ambassador Karsten Mecklenburg says the EU invests in Eswatini’s creative sector to empower youth, drive economic growth, and promote social inclusion, emphasising that art unites people while creating jobs and opportunities through initiatives like the MTN BUSHFIRE Festival.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/eu-leverages-art-for-social-unity-and-job-creation/

Eswatini’s Standards Complement Climbs to 392 as ESWASA Accelerates Industrial Quality Framework

Eswatini Standards Authority - Eswasa has updated the number of national standards to 392. The organization’s 2024-2025 report, as presented to the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, highlights this expansion as a key step in reinforcing Eswatini’s industrial quality framework and global competitiveness.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/eswatinis-standards-complement-climbs-to-392-as-eswasa-accelerates-industrial-quality-framework/

Eswatini Strengthens Digital Defences Through DNS Resilience and DNSSEC Capacity Building Workshop

The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) is bringing together ICT leaders to build a more secure digital future through its latest workshop on DNS Resilience and DNSSEC.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/eswatini-strengthens-digital-defences-through-dns-resilience-and-dnssec-capacity-building-workshop/

Rising Global Oil Prices to Erode 9-Month Fuel Price Cushion

Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has reassured the nation that while global oil prices are rising, EmaSwati have nothing to worry about for now. Speaking in his latest Finance in Focus episode, the Minister explained that the Strategic Oil Stabilization Fund remains a robust shield against the immediate shocks of the international market.

However, while the fund was originally calculated to provide a nine-month cushion for fuel prices, he noted that this timeline is not static. If global oil prices continue their upward trajectory, that nine-month window will move down as the fund works harder to absorb the rising costs.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/rising-global-oil-prices-to-erode-9-month-fuel-price-cushion/

LGF Brings CEO Nights with Nyimpini to Eswatini, Exclusive Book Review with Professor Bonang Mohale

The Leadership Growth Forum is bringing an elite double-header of leadership excellence to Mbabane, featuring the CEO Nights with Nyimpini live podcast and an exclusive public session with business icon Professor Bonang Mohale.

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https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/lgf-brings-ceo-nights-with-nyimpini-to-eswatini-exclusive-book-review-with-professor-bonang-mohale/

The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM), in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa, is hosting a five-day Domain Name System (DNS) Resilience Training at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mbabane.

The programme was officially opened by Acting CEO Fikile Gama and Ministry of ICT Principal Secretary Andreas Dlamini, underscoring national efforts to strengthen cybersecurity capacity and protect critical digital infrastructure.

The training brings together stakeholders from across sectors to enhance technical expertise in DNS management, improve incident response, and build resilience against emerging cyber threats. It also reflects Eswatini’s commitment to advancing a secure and reliable digital environment in support of its broader digital transformation agenda.