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.
MBABANE - Eswatini’s private sector credit has surged to a historic high of E23.2 billion, signalling growing economic activity across key industries despite...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta10 May 2026SIMUNYE – Eswatini’s sugar industry has raised alarm over rapidly escalating production costs.The industry has warned that rising fuel, fertiliser and energy prices,...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta9 May 2026EZULWINI – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has revealed that it currently holds 2 500 ounces of gold valued at approximately E195...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta8 May 2026EZULWINI – Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has warned that rising inflation expectations have increased the likelihood of interest rates...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta8 May 2026MBABANE – The upcoming Standard Bank Regional Sugar Summit is expected to serve as a critical platform for industry players to confront structural...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta7 May 2026MBABANE - The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has filed an application before the High Court seeking to halt proceedings at the Revenue Appeals...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta7 May 2026MANZINI – EswatiniBank has reinforced its commitment to grassroots economic development after financing the construction of the Khoza Complex to the tune of...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 May 2026MBABANE – African policymakers are being urged to urgently adopt a coordinated five-point strategy to cushion immediate shocks and build long-term agricultural resilience....
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 May 2026MBABANE – All eyes will be firmly fixed on the Central Bank of Eswatini this week as Governor Dr Phil Mnisi prepares to...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta5 May 2026MBABANE – Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize’s Mbabane Highlanders AM face their sternest MTN Premier League test yet when they meet Royal Leopard at Mayaluka...
BySanele Jele5 October 2026MBABANE – Eswatini's fastest lady Bongiwe 'Smolly' Mahlalela has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology Sports...
ByNtombikayise Gwebu3 October 2026MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta3 October 2026MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...
ByMfanukhona Nkambule4 October 2026MANZINI – Bunye Betfu Buhle Betfu Savings and Credit Co-operative a scheme for civil servants, is in tatters. The scheme, one of the...
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