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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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EWADE’s LUSIP transforming rural livelihoods – ABF Sugar CEO

BIG BEND - The multibillion Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project (LUSIP) Phase I and II has received strong international recognition.Kenward, who is the...

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ESE bond market expands amid stable equities

MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) recorded notable growth in its debt market during April 2026, with both corporate and government bonds...

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3 000 jobs as WHBO, J&E advances E2bn Manzini Mall

EZULWINI - Up to 3 000 jobs will be created at the peak of construction during the second phase of the E2 billion...

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Muzi Siyaya appointed to lead EIPA Board

MBABANE - Government has appointed Muzi Siyaya as the new Chairperson of the Board of the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA).The announcement was...

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ERS turns to technology amid E4.25bn annual tax gap

EZULWINI – The Government of Eswatini has intensified efforts to plug an estimated E4.259 billion annual tax leakage through the introduction of a...

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Climate-smart irrigation key to sugar industry survival – EWADE CEO

SIMUNYE – Climate-smart agriculture, irrigation expansion and stronger partnerships between government, financiers and agribusinesses will be critical in securing the future of the...

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Value addition, diversification, innovation key to future growth

SIMUNYE – The local sugar industry players have declared value addition, diversification and innovation as critical components for future growth amid mounting global...

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Private sector credit hits record E23.2bn

MBABANE - Eswatini’s private sector credit has surged to a historic high of E23.2 billion, signalling growing economic activity across key industries despite...

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Escalating fuel, fertiliser costs batter sugar industry

SIMUNYE – Eswatini’s sugar industry has raised alarm over rapidly escalating production costs.The industry has warned that rising fuel, fertiliser and energy prices,...

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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...

Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government

MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...

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...