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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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The Central Bank of Eswatini has provided attractive prizes that not only reward artistic excellence but also promote a culture of saving, investment, and entrepreneurship among emaSwati. (Pic: CBE)
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E10 coin competition prizes push saving, investment culture

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) says the prize structure for the E10 Commemorative Coin Design Concept Competition is designed to...

NAMBaord Chief Executive Officer Bhekizwe Maziya. (RIGHT) Business Eswatini Chief Executive Officer Nathi Dlamini. (File pics)
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24% edible oil levy delayed to Jan 2027

MBABANE – The proposed 24 per cent levy on imported edible oils has been deferred by four months. The implementation of the levy...

Zizwe Vilane, Economic Development Consultant and Director of Mpowered Eswatini, a local NGO and Director of the Africa Centre for International Development. (R) Nosipho Simelane, a Research and Renewables Engineer at the Eswatini Electricity Company. (Pic: Powered by Africa)
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2 emaSwati named among Africa infrastructure elite

MBABANE – Two emaSwati professionals have earned continental recognition after being nominated among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans in Infrastructure for their...

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ERS loses against Tribunal over USA Distillers’ E77m tax case

MBABANE – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has suffered a significant legal setback in its long-running tax battle with USA Distillers. This is...

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EEC’s Maguga Station expansion unlocks engineering, financing opportunities

MBABANE - EEC has opened a significant investment and engineering opportunity through a tender for the development of an additional 10-megawatt (MW) hydropower...

The proposed acquisition brings together two significant participants in Eswatini’s blended cement market through AfriSam Eswatini and Dugongo. (Pic: Afrisam)
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Singapore investment firm to take over AfriSam

MBABANE - The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has conditionally approved the acquisition of 100 per cent of AfriSam Eswatini by Singapore-based West International...

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SBS Bank heads into 1st AGM post-conversion

MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini will hold its first AGM next month, marking another milestone in its transition from Swaziland Building Society into...

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Eswatini should focus on economic stability over growth

MBABANE - Eswatini should prioritise economic stability and sustainability over an aggressive pursuit of growth as global and regional uncertainties increase the risk...

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SA’s Atana wins E1.15m road safety audit tender

MBABANE - South African consultancy firm Atana (Pty) Ltd has been awarded a E1.15 million contract for the provision of consultancy services for...

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Zama zamas poison Phophonyane lifeline

MBABANE – Illegal miners are allegedly polluting the Phophonyane River, on which thousands of emaSwati depend. The river supplies water mainly to Pigg’s...

E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case

MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...