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Last update: 11 hours agoMonetary Tightening Watch: Central Bank of Eswatini signals a shift from last year’s low-inflation relief to a tougher near-term outlook as oil and food prices bite and global geopolitics keep uncertainty high. Economist Sanele Sibiya says policy is likely to tighten, with interest-rate pressure possible under the CMA peg. Consumer Credit Push: Namibia’s NAMFISA-backed Consumer Credit Bill aims to bring fair, responsible oversight to consumer lending, replacing the older Microlending Act framework. Fuel-Cost Pressure: Reports across the region keep pointing to rising fuel and electricity costs as a direct threat to household budgets and key sectors like sugar. Fintech Expansion: Araxi shareholders back its 80% acquisition of Pay@, setting up a payments boost across Southern Africa including Eswatini. Diplomacy & Trade: Taiwan’s President Lai finally lands in Eswatini after a delayed trip tied to overflight denials, while China’s “zero-tariff” expansion still excludes Eswatini. Conservation Spotlight: Saudi Arabia is set to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance as its 26th member, with Eswatini listed among current members. Sports Infrastructure: King Mswati III sanctions a new 40,000-seater stadium to grow local football talent.
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