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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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Local equity market stagnates as trading activity declines

MBABANE - Local equity market capitalisation remained stagnant in March, reflecting subdued activity on the Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) despite marginal year-on-year growth...

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Royal Signature Expo delivers premium luxury showcase

MBABANE – The Royal Signature Expo delivered an exceptional opening day at the International Convention Centre (ICC) on Saturday, setting a new benchmark...

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FNB shareholders’ interim dividends drop 23.6%

MBABANE – Shareholders of FNB Eswatini have experienced a notable decline in interim dividend payouts, with distributions falling by 23.6 per cent for...

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ESE market capitalisation rises 0.51% in first quarter

MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) recorded a modest, yet encouraging, performance in the first quarter of 2026, with market capitalisation increasing...

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E6bn Taiwan industrial park gains momentum

MBABANE – The E6 billion Taiwan Industrial and Innovation Park (TIIP) is gathering pace, with Eswatini hosting a fourth high-level mission from Taiwan.The...

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New firm to establish biomass pellet plant in Eswatini

MBABANE – A new firm set for development and operational facility for a biomass pellet plant in Eswatini has been established.This follows an...

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CBE, Rwanda Central Bank seal strategic cooperation deal

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Bank of Rwanda to strengthen monetary...

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FNB launches retirees savings at 7.25% interest

EZULWINI – FNB Eswatini has unveiled a specialised retirees savings account designed to convert lump-sum payouts into predictable monthly income. This is a...

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JSE fines KOBWA E500K

MBABANE - The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) publicly censured and fined the Komati Basin Water Authority (KOBWA) E500 000 for failing to timely...

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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...