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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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ERS loses against Tribunal over USA Distillers’ E77m tax case

MBABANE – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has suffered a significant legal setback in its long-running tax battle with USA Distillers. This is...

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EEC’s Maguga Station expansion unlocks engineering, financing opportunities

MBABANE - EEC has opened a significant investment and engineering opportunity through a tender for the development of an additional 10-megawatt (MW) hydropower...

The proposed acquisition brings together two significant participants in Eswatini’s blended cement market through AfriSam Eswatini and Dugongo. (Pic: Afrisam)
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Singapore investment firm to take over AfriSam

MBABANE - The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has conditionally approved the acquisition of 100 per cent of AfriSam Eswatini by Singapore-based West International...

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SBS Bank heads into 1st AGM post-conversion

MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini will hold its first AGM next month, marking another milestone in its transition from Swaziland Building Society into...

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Eswatini should focus on economic stability over growth

MBABANE - Eswatini should prioritise economic stability and sustainability over an aggressive pursuit of growth as global and regional uncertainties increase the risk...

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SA’s Atana wins E1.15m road safety audit tender

MBABANE - South African consultancy firm Atana (Pty) Ltd has been awarded a E1.15 million contract for the provision of consultancy services for...

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Trade deficit reaches E1.05bn in first 4 months

MBABANE - Eswatini’s merchandise trade deficit widened to E1.05 billion during the first four months of the 2026/27 fiscal year, as imports continued...

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Eswatini stock market edges higher in July

MBABANE - Eswatini’s stock market edged higher in July, with market capitalisation and the All-Share Index recording modest monthly gains despite weaker equity...

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CBE governor’s 4 priorities to shape financial system

EZULWINI - Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has outlined four priorities to shape the next phase of Eswatini’s financial system...

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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...