Home Nhlanganiso Mkhonta
Written by

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.

591 Articles
Business

CBE defies expectations, holds interest rates steady

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has surprised markets by maintaining its discount rate at 6.75 per cent despite neighbouring South...

Business

EEC moves to redesign electricity tariffs

MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has launched a major process to redesign electricity tariffs and conduct a comprehensive cost of supply...

Business

Trade surplus shrinks as exports decline slightly

MBABANE - Eswatini maintained a positive merchandise trade balance in March 2026.However, the country’s overall export earnings continued to face pressure as weaker...

Business

Renewable energy equipment headlines US Embassy auction

MBABANE - Renewable energy equipment featuring new advanced solar systems with Tesla Powerwall batteries will headline the massive United States Embassy auction sale...

Business

AfDB urges Eswatini to diversify financing sources

MBABANE – Eswatini must diversify financing sources, strengthen tax reforms and deepen regional integration to withstand rising global economic shocks, the AfDB has...

Business

EswatiniBank to auction fleet of vehicles

MBABANE - Transport operators and motorists will have an opportunity to bid for a range of vehicles during a public auction organised by...

Business

Old Mutual pushes smart retirement planning

EZULWINI - Retirement should not be associated with financial hardship, dependency or uncertainty, but rather dignity, freedom and financial security.This was the dominant...

Business

Movable collateral registry on the cards

MBABANE – EmaSwati may soon be able to use movable assets such as livestock, vehicles, machinery and even intellectual property as collateral for...

Business

Markets eye MPCC meet on Friday

MBABANE – The Monetary Policy Consultative Committee (MPCC) will meet on Friday to deliberate on monetary policy for the second time since the...

Don't Miss

Mountain homes face demolition

MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...

Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer

MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...

‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit

(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...

Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose

Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...

Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....