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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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Real GDP Growth by Country, 2021-2027
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Eswatini among southern Africa’s fastest-growing economies

MBABANE – Eswatini is expected to remain among Southern Africa’s strongest-performing economies this year, with African Development Bank projections placing the kingdom third...

PAYE and individual tax contributions to total PIT collections
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ERS coming for high-net-worth individuals

MBABANE – Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) is seeking to ensure wealthy individuals contribute fairly to national development while strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation. Eswatini...

External public debt service (principal and interest) as percent of government revenue, period average (Southern Africa).
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SA economic woes cast shadow on Eswatini 

MBABANE – Eswatini remains one of Southern Africa’s stronger fiscal performers, although slowing growth in South Africa continues threatening the kingdom’s medium-term economic...

The two-day regional meeting has brought together heads of banking supervision, financial stability experts and central bank officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to deliberate on emerging financial sector risks, regulatory reforms and regional cooperation.(Pics: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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SADC banks resilient despite global economic pressures

EZULWINI – Regional banking systems have remained sound and well-capitalised despite mounting economic pressures, but Central Banks must remain vigilant through proactive supervision...

The proposed waiver would enable the first disbursement of the loan and allow work to commence on the project's main conveyance infrastructure after months of delays.(File pic)
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AfDB waiver sought to unlock MNWAP Phase 1B

MBABANE - Government has asked the African Development Bank (AfDB) to waive two key loan conditions delaying the release of funding for Phase...

The government's immediate focus remains on completing ongoing projects and handing them over to prospective investors.
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Jonsson Workwear factory ready, machinery installation next month

MBABANE - Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has provided an important update on the construction of the much-anticipated Jonsson Workwear...

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RESCorp sweetens diversification with E1m butchery venture

MBABANE – What began as a sugar producer has evolved into one of Eswatini’s most diversified agribusinesses. Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RESCorp) has...

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Mixed assets going under hammer tomorrow

MBABANE – Prospective buyers will have an opportunity to bid for a wide range of vehicles, building materials and other valuable assets tomorrow....

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FINCORP, IDCE rivalry reshapes development finance landscape

MBABANE - Competition between FINCORP and IDCE has reached unprecedented levels as the two development finance institutions battle for market dominance while expanding...

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MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...

Eswatini now imports building blocks

MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...

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