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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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Governance gaps weigh down Eswatini’s non-bank financial sector

MBABANE – The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has flagged persistent governance gaps across Eswatini’s non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) as a major risk...

Business

Massive public auction set for Thursday

MBABANE - A wide range of motor vehicles, industrial equipment and commercial assets will go under the hammer at an upcoming public auction.The...

Business

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...

Business

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...

Business

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...

Business

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...

Business

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...

Business

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...

Business

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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MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...

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