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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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Eswatini delegation engages global finance leaders in Washington

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) commenced its participation in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the...

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Eswatini inflation eases further to 1.6%, risks linger

MBABANE – Eswatini’s inflation rate continued its downward trajectory in March 2026, but emerging global risks, particularly geopolitical tensions, are expected to keep...

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FNB opens 13th branch in growing Siphofaneni hub

SIPHOFANENI – FNB Eswatini has recognised Siphofaneni as one of the country’s fastest-growing economic nodes, officially opening its 13th branch in the area.This...

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EIPA transforms local start-up into export-ready brand

MBABANE – The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) is steadily positioning itself as a critical catalyst in the country’s drive to build globally...

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Mining, manufacturing drag secondary sector growth momentum

MBABANE – The mining and manufacturing sectors delivered a mixed and ultimately subdued performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, weighing on the...

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EWADE likened to Africa’s top irrigation, rural development institutions

EZULWINI – The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) is increasingly emerging as a comparable institution to some of Africa’s leading organisations...

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BUFE pushes 30% procurement quota for locals

MBABANE – The Business Federation of Eswatini (BUFE) has proposed that 30 per cent of procurement opportunities linked to national events hosted by...

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Minister Gina leads delegation to IMF, World Bank meetings

MBABANE - The Minister for Economic Planning and Development, Dr Thambo Gina, is leading an Eswatini delegation to the World Bank Spring Meetings...

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Eswatini GDP growth accelerates to 5.7% in 2025 Q4

MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy staged a strong comeback in the final quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth accelerating to...

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