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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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GDP reaches E96.6bn as economy grows by 4.8%

MBABANE – Eswatini’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached E96.6 billion in 2025, with the economy recording real growth of 4.8 per cent, up...

Commerce Minister Manqoba Khumalo. AeTrade Group CEO and Interim CEO of the Africa Strategic Investment Alliance, Mulualem Syoum.
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Commerce minister calls for integrated enterprise growth ecosystem

MANZINI - Government has challenged businesses, financiers and development partners to build a connected enterprise ecosystem that turns ideas into investment, production, markets...

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ESE to unpack capital markets for businesses at EITF

MANZINI - The Eswatini Stock Exchange will host a business seminar during the ongoing Trade Fair, exploring how capital markets can unlock growth,...

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Kellogg, African Alliance deliver investment pledges

MBABANE - Investment commitments made at Eswatini’s inaugural Investment Conference are increasingly moving from the boardroom to the ground. Kellogg Tolaram and African...

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Capital city wants to win businesses back

MBABANE - The Municipal Council of Mbabane (MCM) is seeking to reposition the capital city as a more competitive, investment-ready and business-friendly economic...

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New commemorative E10 coin to mark 60th independence

EZULWINI – Eswatini will introduce a limited-edition E10 circulating commemorative coin in 2028, giving emaSwati a new currency symbol for the historic 60th...

The Central Bank of Eswatini has provided attractive prizes that not only reward artistic excellence but also promote a culture of saving, investment, and entrepreneurship among emaSwati. (Pic: CBE)
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E10 coin competition prizes push saving, investment culture

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) says the prize structure for the E10 Commemorative Coin Design Concept Competition is designed to...

NAMBaord Chief Executive Officer Bhekizwe Maziya. (RIGHT) Business Eswatini Chief Executive Officer Nathi Dlamini. (File pics)
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24% edible oil levy delayed to Jan 2027

MBABANE – The proposed 24 per cent levy on imported edible oils has been deferred by four months. The implementation of the levy...

Zizwe Vilane, Economic Development Consultant and Director of Mpowered Eswatini, a local NGO and Director of the Africa Centre for International Development. (R) Nosipho Simelane, a Research and Renewables Engineer at the Eswatini Electricity Company. (Pic: Powered by Africa)
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2 emaSwati named among Africa infrastructure elite

MBABANE – Two emaSwati professionals have earned continental recognition after being nominated among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans in Infrastructure for their...

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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...