December 30, 2021
In todays’ environment, becoming customer-centric is not just a feel-good mantra, but has become a core business requirement. Being customer-centric means embedding customers at the heart […]
December 22, 2021
Overview Cryptocurrencies have attracted enormous attention over the past months and generated much excitement including from investors with limited knowledge of financial products. Cryptocurrencies are digital […]
December 3, 2021
As we enter the festive season, be on the lookout for dye-stained banknotes. Dye-stained banknotes are a result of crime following the breaking of Cash Protection […]
November 24, 2021
Further to the joint statement issued by the Central Bank and FSRA (Regulators) on or about 11 October 2021, on the investigations and engagements with appropriate […]
November 16, 2021
The CBE Currency Museum – an initiative preserving the historical legacy of the Kingdom of Eswatini’s currency, was officially launched by His Majesty King Mswati III […]
October 11, 2021
Together with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), the Central Bank carried out an relating to the Swaziland Women Economic Empowerment Trust(SWEET) and SWEET Micro Finance […]
September 20, 2021
To help improve small and medium enterprises’ access to finance and contribute to job creation, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo relaunched […]
August 23, 2021
Fraudulent Social Media Competition The Central Bank of Eswatini would like to warn the public about a fraudulent message that is currently doing the rounds on […]
August 10, 2021
In 2016, the Central Bank issued Legal Notice No. 147 of 2016 known as withdrawal of Currency (Coins) Notice, 2016. The Legal Notice states that all […]
August 10, 2021
Gross Official Reserves stood at E8.0 billion at the end of July 2021, depicting a decline of 3.9 per cent from June 2021 and growth of […]
August 10, 2021
The public is reminded that the deadline for exchanging the coins minted from 1974 to 2013 is 31st August 2021 and is advised to exchange the […]
August 10, 2021
Are you unhappy with the service or product offered by your Bank? Have you made a formal complaint with your bank and exhausted all available redress […]
August 3, 2021
Inflation forecasts have been revised upwards for 2021 and remain unchanged for the medium term. While the second quarter of 2021 came out lower than previously […]
July 30, 2021
Gross Official Reserves increased by 16.1 per cent month-on- month and 20.4 per cent year-on-year to close at E8.2 billion at the end of June 2021. […]
July 30, 2021
23 July 2021 Interest Rate The CBE maintained the interest rate at 3.75 per cent. Inflation Headline inflation increased to 3.9 per cent in June 2021 […]
July 30, 2021
30 July 2021 In June 2021, the Rand/Lilangeni extended its previous gains against major trading currencies; appreciated by 1.2 per cent against the US Dollar. Credit […]
July 23, 2021
In the backdrop of the recent and largely unexpected developments in the country, the Central Bank of Eswatini (Central Bank) wishes to acknowledge the constraints and […]
July 21, 2021
The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) and Eswatini Bankers’ Association (EBA) wish to notify the public of their intention to discontinue cheques as a means of […]
July 13, 2021
Gross Official Reserves increased by 16.1 per cent month-on- month and 20.4 per cent year-on-year to close at E8.2 billion at the end of June 2021. […]
June 24, 2021
In 2019, the Central Bank of Eswatini (the Bank) undertook a review of the mortgage loan processes. This included mortgage-based funding processes, investigation of allegations of […]
April 16, 2021
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Central Bank of Eswatini congratulate His Majesty King Mswati III on the special occassion on His 53rd […]
March 30, 2021
Inflation forecasts have been revised downwards for the short-term but remain on the upward trajectory. The downward revision is as a result of a combination of […]
March 30, 2021
Familiarize yourself with the reprinted E50 to increase confidence and trust in your money. The banknote will be released into circulation next month. Both the old […]
February 15, 2021
As the growing demand for payment solutions and affordable financial products took off worldwide, the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) rode on this wave and launched […]
December 8, 2020
Don’t be! Submitting your Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation helps you ensure that no one else apart from you can access your bank or financial institution […]
December 3, 2020
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday between the Central Bank of Eswatini and Eswatini Competition Commission (ECC) to facilitate co-ordination on competition issues within […]
November 27, 2020
Fake banknotes can look so real that one may have trouble spotting the difference between genuine and counterfeit ones, especially if you are not familiar with […]
October 7, 2020
On the 1st of October 2020, the Central Bank of Eswatini (the Bank) in exercise of the powers bestowed upon it by Section 16 of the […]
October 2, 2020
MANZINI – CBE employees posing with children who are beneficiaries of an AMICAALL Soup Kitchen. The Bank and staff members donated 100 shoes, clothes and toys […]
September 25, 2020
Underscoring the Bank’s commitment to supporting disaster relief programmes under its Corporate Social Investment Programme, the Deputy Governor, Felicia Dlamini-Kunene donated 2000 blankets to His Majesty’s […]
September 1, 2020
Now available for download https://bit.ly/2KViiDF Celebrating women in technology, this special issue features our Deputy Governor, Felicia Dlamini-Kunene, who shares insight into women in leadership. The […]
July 6, 2020
The Central Bank of Eswatini(CBE), Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and Royal Eswatini Police Services (REPS) have noted with concern the increasing trend of individuals participating […]
June 8, 2020
Central Banks around the world have initiated discussions on the prospects for the introduction of Central Bank-issued Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to improve the efficiency and safety […]
June 1, 2020
Keeping on with the fight against COVID-19, the Central Bank, through its CSI programme, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Royal Eswatini Police Service. […]
May 8, 2020
Consequent to the reported two suspected cases of COVID-19 infections on 6th May 2020 which resulted in the temporary closure of the Bank Head Office for […]
May 6, 2020
On Tuesday, 5th May 2020 in the late afternoon, two cases of suspected COVID-19 infections were identified at the Mbabane Head Office. The concerned individuals have […]
April 17, 2020
In support of the brave team of health workers and law enforcement officers in the frontline of the fight against COVID-19, the Central Bank has contributed […]
April 7, 2020
The Central Bank of Eswatini, through its Corporate Social Investment programme, has donated E1.3 million towards the COVID-19 national response. The donation was received by His […]
March 26, 2020
To curb the impact of COVID-19, His Majesty’s Government has declared a state of national emergency and further announced a 20 day long partial lockdown. During […]
November 30, 2019
For the month of November, the Central Bank of Eswatini joins the Ministry of ICT, ESCCOM and other partners in commemorating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month(NCSAM).The theme […]
September 13, 2019
When the country was abuzz during the Eswatini International Trade Fair, chanting about Eswatini being Open for Business, the Central Bank of Eswatini joined in and […]
June 12, 2019
Have you been a victim of irregular practice in the repossession of your property? Do you have evidence to support this? Do the available tools to […]
June 2, 2019
Review of the mortgage loan processes and mortgage based funding processes including investigation of allegations of irregular practices by key stakeholders in the mortgage sector with […]
April 15, 2019
The Central Bank of Eswatini wishes to inform the nation and the international community that it is not holding and has never held money from a […]
March 25, 2019
Following an article that was published in the Times of Swaziland Sunday on 20 January 2019, we wish to correct the issues raised therein as follows; […]
February 28, 2019
The Eswatini Economic Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC,) the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) and the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) successfully held the second Eswatini […]
February 28, 2019
Cyberattacks are a serious threat to all of us. By definition, cyberattacks are criminal activities where services or application in the cyberspace are used for or […]
November 21, 2018
The Central Bank of Eswatini in collaboration with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Eswatini Communication Commission (ESCCOM) and the Centre for Financial Inclusion (CFI) will […]
October 9, 2018
We called for the 2018 CBE FinTech Challenge proposals and your responses exceeded our expectations. Congratulations to everyone who submitted their applications. The deadline for applications […]
June 7, 2018
Given a note stained with dye, would you know what to do? With the rising occurrence of Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) bombings and robberies, would you […]
November 8, 2016
While striving to fulfill its mandate, objectives and mission, the Bank found it prudent to ensure that as all Swazis strive for prosperity, the visually impaired […]
April 26, 2016
The Central Bank of Swaziland wishes to remind members of the general public that the old coin series (dated 2013 backwards) of the 10c, 20c, 50c, […]
November 20, 2015
What is FATCA? FATCA Information Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act was enacted in 2010 subsequent to the 2007 economic recession .It compels Financial Institutions to disclose […]
May 25, 2015
The Central Bank of Swaziland has noted the increasing number of cases of advance fee payment scams popularly known as 419 scams operating in the country […]
October 16, 2014
Statement on the collection and sale of 50th anniversary E5 commemorative coin It has come to our attention that there are people going around the country […]
May 26, 2014
In response to stories that were published by internationally based media such as AFP, SAPA, News 24, Sowetan, ANN7 and Cape Times, to the effect that […]
May 12, 2014
A mission of the International Monetary Fund (IIMF)) led by Mr.. J iro Honda visited the Kingdom of Swaziland during April 28 ‒ May 12 , […]
December 11, 2013
Central Bank of Swaziland (CBS) Governor, Mr. Majozi Sithole, officially opened a strategic planning review workshop of the Corporate Skills Centre (CSC) on Wednesday, 11 December […]
June 10, 2013
Pursuant to Section 8 of the Financial Institutions Act 2005 the Central Bank of Eswatini conducted an investigation on the activities of Cesha Lethu Empowerment Club. […]
June 10, 2013
The Central Bank of Swaziland would like to announce the release of a new version of 20 cents coins. This follows the official withdrawal of the […]
May 18, 2012
(Mbabane) – Central Bank of Swaziland Governor, Mr. Martin Dlamini has presented an armoured vehicle to the Royal Swaziland Police (RSP) to be used by the […]
November 3, 2011
On 3 November 2011, the Central Bank of Swaziland took over as chairperson of the COMESA Committee of Central Bank Governors at a meeting held at […]