Phil Mnisi: Opening remarks − media engagement
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- 01No material change in policy stance vs prior statement.
- 02Language essentially preserved across key themes of economic outlook and engagement.
- 03No vote-record change.
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Opening remarks by Mr Phil Mnisi, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, at the event "Coffee with the Governor 2.0", Mbabane, 5 June 2026.
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