Mbabane – Business Eswatini (BE) has expressed confidence that 2026 could be an economic growth for Eswatini, citing robust economic fundamentals, controlled inflation, and improving global ratings as key drivers of business and investor confidence.
BE said, while recognising that challenges remain, 2025 was a successful year and that not many changes are anticipated this year.
Speaking at the Business Eswatini Annual Reflections, BE President Mvuselelo Fakudze said the private sector was well guided by God and the Secretariat through a productive year.
Fakudze said 2026 looks at presenting opportunities as the organised private sector is working more closely with workers, policymakers, and the government. The collaboration, he said, presents opportunities to tackle hurdles of doing business.
“Our task is to ensure that we exploit the opportunities and conquer the challenges. Collaboration will be key, and I have no doubt that together we are capable of achieving remarkable outcomes,” he said.
Fukudze said the economic outlook is bullish.
“Economic prospects for Eswatini are positive, underpinned by sound monetary policy, ongoing fiscal consolidation, and stable single-digit inflation. Coupled with the country’s improving global ratings, these factors are boosting market confidence and creating stronger prospects for investment and sustainable economic growth,” he said while urging for unity of purpose and vision among all stakeholders.
“If we can align and pull in one direction, then our future in 2026 is undeniably bright,” he urged, reinforcing the private sector’s role in driving economic growth and stability.
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