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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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ESE tops E7bn despite trading slowdown

MBABANE – Eswatini’s stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with the value of companies listed on the Eswatini...

Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo. (File pic)
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E7.4bn projects enter implementation phase, to create 4 850 jobs

MBABANE - Five major investment projects worth E7.4 billion have transitioned from planning to implementation through EIPA, with the developments expected to generate...

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Eswatini Sugar sweetens economy with E8bn revenue

MBABANE - Eswatini’s sugar industry proved its resilience against the most challenging global trading environments in recent years. The sugar industry generated E8...

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Trade deficit widens to E397.6m in June

MBABANE – Eswatini’s merchandise trade deficit widened to E397.69 million in June 2026, as import growth continued to outpace exports. This was despite...

FNB Eswatini SME Lead Nombuso Mndzebele
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FNB takes SME support directly to regions

MBABANE – FNB Eswatini is expanding its support for the country's small businesses beyond the banking hall, with the launch of a nationwide...

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FDI inflows plunge to E810m in 2025

MBABANE – Eswatini attracted approximately E810 million (US$45 million) in foreign direct investment (FDI) during 2025, marking a sharp decline from the E2.41...

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EIPA defers 2nd Investment conference

MBABANE – Government has postponed the highly anticipated second edition of the Eswatini Investment Conference, with new dates expected to be announced after...

Revenue Appeals Tribunal Chief Executive Officer Nelisiwe Hlophe (R) and Eswatini Revenue Service Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule. (Pic: Revenue Appeals Tribunal)
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Tribunal clarifies insurance tax rules in landmark ruling

MBABANE – The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini (RATE) has delivered yet another landmark judgment that will shape the tax administration for insurance companies....

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Business confidence improves as credit to enterprises up to E13.2bn

MBABANE – In a clear sign that local corporate entities are aggressively positioning themselves for expansion, business confidence in Eswatini has marked a...

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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...

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...

Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve confirms separation from wife

MANZINI – Founder and senior pastor of God Cares Christian Fellowship, Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Nolwazi...