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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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Business

All eyes on governor’s policy statement on Thursday

MBABANE – All eyes will be firmly fixed on the Central Bank of Eswatini this week as Governor Dr Phil Mnisi prepares to...

Business

Cross-border collaboration emerges as MSME survival strategy

SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG – In an increasingly uncertain economic climate, collaboration and cross-border networking are fast emerging as critical lifelines for MSMEs, with entrepreneurs...

Business

Eswatini advances proactive procurement to drive sustainable economic growth

MBABANE - In many economies, public procurement reform tends to follow a crisis triggered by audit failures, fiscal pressure or governance setbacks.In Eswatini,...

Business

Standard Bank to host landmark regional sugar summit this week

MBABANE - The upcoming Standard Bank Regional Sugar Summit is expected to place the future of Southern Africa’s sugar industry under sharp focus.Government...

Business

Double blow for food prices looming

MBABANE -  EmaSwati may soon find themselves battling another sharp rise in food prices as two powerful global threats converge at the same...

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Local businesses deliver international standards

MBABANE – Local businesses demonstrated remarkable growth, resilience and innovation during the second edition of the Made in Eswatini Consumer Fair held along...

Business

NPC advances strategic growth despite interim operating pressure

MBABANE - Nkonyeni Pre-Cast Limited’s interim results for the six months ended December 31, 2025 reflect a period of operational pressure, shaped by...

Business

How Middle East war could hit every liSwati’s pocket

MBABANE – The eruption of war in the Middle East has sent a historic shockwave through global commodity markets that is now threatening...

Business

CBE moves to revive export credit guarantee scheme

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has signalled renewed urgency to revitalise the country’s Export Credit Guarantee Scheme (ECGS).The bank seeks...

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King moves to save Ncangosini residents from eviction

KONTSHINGILA – Hundreds of residents living on a privately owned farm at Ncangosini, Kontshingila, are set to be spared from eviction after an...

I don’t have money to compensate them – Polycarp

MONENI – Moneni overseer Prince Polycarp says he does not have the money to compensate the over 200 new homesteads that were settled...

Each MP set for E1m handshake

MBABANE – When the 12th Parliament assumed office in 2023, an ordinary Member of Parliament (MP) was earning a basic monthly salary of...