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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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SBS Bank goes live with eMACH.ai Treasury platform

MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini has taken another major step in its transformation into a full-fledged commercial bank. The new bank formed after...

The dam construction is currently at 54 per cent completion. (Pic: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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Mpakeni Dam resettlement bill tops E140m

MPAKENI – The cost of relocating families affected by the construction of the multi-billion Emalangeni Mpakeni Dam has exceeded initial projections. At least...

During a visit to the nearly completed processing facility in Matsapha on Monday, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo welcomed the investment, describing it as a strategic addition to the country's manufacturing and export base. (Pics: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade)
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Macadamia processing plant boosts Eswatini’s export ambitions

MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s rapidly expanding macadamia industry is poised for a major growth as Elangeni Food Group moves closer to commissioning its processing...

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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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...