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Nhlanganiso Mkhonta serves as Business Editor at the Times of Eswatini. He reports on business, economics, finance, investment, entrepreneurship and public policy, producing insightful coverage and analysis of the issues driving Eswatini’s economy and the wider African business environment.

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AfDB backs reforms as arrears fall to E2.7bn in 3yrs

MBABANE - Government arrears have declined to E2.7 billion as Eswatini advances public finance reforms, although outstanding payments remain above the country’s target....

Business

Select’s parent SBC posts mixed interim results

MBABANE – Select’s parent company, SBC Limited reported mixed financial results, with improved performance in lending and after-tax profit, but declining group revenue....

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US Embassy to auction vehicles, furniture, electronics

MBABANE - The US Embassy in Eswatini will auction a range of motor vehicles, electronics, household appliances and office furniture this Wednesday. The...

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FNB Eswatini appoints Manqoba Shabangu as new Treasurer

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has appointed Manqoba Shabangu as its new Treasurer, effective October 1, 2026, adding young leadership to the bank’s executive...

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DHL, EIPA join forces to prepare MSMEs for export markets

MBABANE - DHL and the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) have partnered to equip micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with practical export...

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Sugar rush pushes Eswatini’s exports to E4.2bn

MBABANE - Eswatini’s exports rose by 14.1 per cent to E4.2 billion in September 2026, driven by stronger sugar and soft drink concentrate...

His Majesty King Mswati III sharing a light moment with the Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 winner Wandile Dlamini of Notsa Eswatini. (R) Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority CEO Sikhumbuzo Tsabedze was among the leaders who attended the awards. (Pics: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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Late payments killing survival of    small businesses – King

EZULWINI - Late invoice payments threaten businesses and jobs, with His Majesty King Mswati III urging entrepreneurs facing overdue government and corporate bills...

Vunani Group Chief Executive Officer Ethan Dube. (File pics)
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Oracle Insurance revenue jumps to E202.6m

MBABANE - Oracle Insurance and Oracle Life have reported a significant improvement in financial performance, with combined revenue increasing to E202.6 million for...

His Majesty King Mswati III sharing a light moment with the Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 winner Wandile Dlamini of Notsa Eswatini. (R) Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority CEO Sikhumbuzo Tsabedze was among the leaders who attended the awards. (Pics: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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Notsa Eswatini crowned 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year

MBABANE - Notsa Eswatini, the youth-owned textile manufacturer founded by Wandile Dlamini, has been crowned Eswatini’s 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year. The business,...

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Socialites, banker arrested in E396 000 fraud case

MANZINI – Two socialites and a banker have been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than E396 000. The accused...

34 cops graduate in police science

MANZINI – Thirty-four police officers have graduated with diplomas in Police Science as the police service seeks to strengthen its response to emerging...

Indlovukazi arrives in UAE for official visit

Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...

MaMkhize back for ‘Bull’ after China trip

MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders AM president Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize is back home after a business trip to China, declaring that her presence is...

Prince Africa Zulu appointed royal vice chancellor

MBABANE – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The appointment took...