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Stories from Sunday 1 November 2026

1. Fuel prices up 51.2% since April

   times.co.sz · 2026-11-01

   MBABANE - Eswatini's economy is facing mounting cost pressures following a 51.2 per cent increase in fuel prices since April 2026, threatening business competitiveness, household purchasing power and economic recovery. The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development has warned…

2. Too many regulators for Eswatini's economy

   times.co.sz · 2026-11-01

   MBABANE - For a country with a relatively small economy, Eswatini has an extensive network of regulatory authorities, commissions, professional councils and statutory bodies overseeing almost every major sector of economic activity. From banking, insurance and telecommunications…