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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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CBE governor’s 4 priorities to shape financial system

EZULWINI - Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has outlined four priorities to shape the next phase of Eswatini’s financial system...

Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise Chief Executive Dr Samson Sithole. (File pic)
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EWADE’s Mpakeni Dam injects E739.2m into local businesses

MPAKENI – The economic impact of the under construction E2.6 billion Mpakeni Dam is already being measured in hundreds of millions of emalangeni...

NAMBoard CEO Bhekizwe Maziya. (File pic)
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NAMBoard enforces 24% edible oil levy

MBABANE - NAMBoard will from September 1, 2026 enforce a 24 per cent levy on imported edible oils entering the country, tightening compliance...

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Agriculture holds major untapped value-chain wealth

MBABANE – Eswatini’s agriculture sector has significant untapped commercial potential, with maize, dairy, beef and vegetables identified as priority value chains capable of...

Director of the International Trade Department under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Lungile Dlamini.
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EU, ITC back Eswatini export growth roadmap

MBABANE – The European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) are supporting Eswatini in developing a three-year export roadmap. This roadmap is...

Africa’s Export Destinations. (per cent)
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African trade reaches E24.3 trillion in 2025

MBABANE - Global merchandise trade volumes grew by an estimated 4.6 per cent in 2025, up from 2.7 per cent in 2024, despite...

Prime Minister Russell Dlamini launched the project in early July, marking the start of construction and highlighting its potential to transform some of the country’s poorest and most underserved regions in the Lubombo and Shiselweni regions. (Pics: AfDB)
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AfDB-funded road project seeks 5% increase in Eswatini-SA-Moz trade

MBABANE – The AfDB-funded Road Infrastructure Improvement Programme Phase I is expected to increase trade volumes with South Africa and Mozambique by 5...

An IMF team, led by Xiangming Li, visited Eswatini from July 23 to August 5, 2026, where it held discussions with government officials, the Central Bank of Eswatini and other stakeholders. (File pic)
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IMF predicts slower growth

MBABANE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Eswatini’s economic growth will slow in 2026. This is reportedly because the country...

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Luju showcase opens new growth paths for EU backed MSMEs

MBABANE – A showcase at the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has opened new commercial opportunities for livestock-based micro, small...

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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...

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...

Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....