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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 defies expectations, holds interest rates steady

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has surprised markets by maintaining its discount rate at 6.75 per cent despite neighbouring South...

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EEC moves to redesign electricity tariffs

MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has launched a major process to redesign electricity tariffs and conduct a comprehensive cost of supply...

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Trade surplus shrinks as exports decline slightly

MBABANE - Eswatini maintained a positive merchandise trade balance in March 2026.However, the country’s overall export earnings continued to face pressure as weaker...

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Renewable energy equipment headlines US Embassy auction

MBABANE - Renewable energy equipment featuring new advanced solar systems with Tesla Powerwall batteries will headline the massive United States Embassy auction sale...

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AfDB urges Eswatini to diversify financing sources

MBABANE – Eswatini must diversify financing sources, strengthen tax reforms and deepen regional integration to withstand rising global economic shocks, the AfDB has...

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EswatiniBank to auction fleet of vehicles

MBABANE - Transport operators and motorists will have an opportunity to bid for a range of vehicles during a public auction organised by...

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Old Mutual pushes smart retirement planning

EZULWINI - Retirement should not be associated with financial hardship, dependency or uncertainty, but rather dignity, freedom and financial security.This was the dominant...

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Movable collateral registry on the cards

MBABANE – EmaSwati may soon be able to use movable assets such as livestock, vehicles, machinery and even intellectual property as collateral for...

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Markets eye MPCC meet on Friday

MBABANE – The Monetary Policy Consultative Committee (MPCC) will meet on Friday to deliberate on monetary policy for the second time since the...

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Socialites, banker arrested in E396 000 fraud case

MANZINI – Two socialites and a banker have been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than E396 000. The accused...

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MANZINI – Thirty-four police officers have graduated with diplomas in Police Science as the police service seeks to strengthen its response to emerging...

MaMkhize back for ‘Bull’ after China trip

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

Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve confirms separation from wife

MANZINI – Founder and senior pastor of God Cares Christian Fellowship, Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Nolwazi...

Eswatini repatriates 11 third-country nationals

MBABANE – Eswatini has repatriated 11 third-country nationals since July 2025 under an arrangement with the United States Government. The latest to return...