Press Statements

The Central Bank would like to update depositors, members of the public, and various stakeholders on the progress made on the Liquidation exercise of the Swaziland […]

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
 […]

The 
Central Bank
 of
 Eswatini
 wishes 
to 
notify 
members 
of 
the
 public 
and
 various 
stakeholders 
of 
the 
appointment 
of 
the 
Sakimo 
Group (Pty) Ltd
 as
 Liquidators
 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A mission of the International Monetary Fund (IIMF)) led by Mr.. J iro Honda visited the Kingdom of Swaziland during April 28 ‒ May 12 , […]

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. […]

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 […]