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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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Hhukwini Member of Parliament and former newspaper editor Alec Lushaba took on the prestigious responsibility during he 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards on Wednesday evening. (Pic: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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MP Alec Lushaba makes debut as King’s interpreter

MBABANE - Hhukwini Member of Parliament Alec Lushaba made his debut as an interpreter for His Majesty King Mswati III during the 2026...

Business

OK Foods boss opens doors for young entrepreneurs

NGWANE PARK - A local businessman is turning his success into an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and create jobs....

Business

Lower rates may not translate into cheaper loans – IMF

MBABANE – Eswatini’s efforts to stimulate economic activity through lower interest rates may not translate into cheaper loans. This is as commercial banks...

Business

FNB Eswatini reopens revamped Matsapha branch

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has reopened its renovated Matsapha Branch, with the refurbishment aimed at improving customer experience, streamlining service delivery and accommodating...

Business

Insurance premiums surge as Eswatini sector records growth

MBABANE - Eswatini’s insurance industry recorded strong growth in premium income during the second quarter of 2026. According to the Financial Services Regulatory...

Business

ESWACAA opens airport SEZ to investors

MBABANE – ESWACAA is inviting investors to explore opportunities in agro-processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cargo logistics, renewable energy and waste management within the proposed...

International Monetary Fund Director of the African Department Zeine Zeidane. (Pic: IMF)
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IMF warns of rising cost-of-living pressures across Eswatini,  Africa

MBABANE - Eswatini households could face increased cost-of-living pressures as higher fuel, transport and fertiliser costs threaten to push prices higher across Sub-Saharan...

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Ubombo Sugar proves Eswatini businesses can excel globally

BIG BEND - Ubombo Sugar Limited’s latest recognition further underlines the ability of Eswatini-based businesses and their people to compete successfully and excel...

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Inflation ticks up to 2.9% driven by housing, transport surges

MBABANE — Eswatini’s headline inflation rate stood at 2.9 per cent in September 2026, registering a marginal increase of 0.1 percentage points compared...

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MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders AM president Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize is back home after a business trip to China, declaring that her presence is...

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MBABANE – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The appointment took...