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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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Business

Entrepreneurs report positive results

MBABANE – A showcase at the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has opened new commercial opportunities for livestock-based micro, small...

Business

SBS Bank goes live with eMACH.ai Treasury platform

MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini has taken another major step in its transformation into a full-fledged commercial bank. The new bank formed after...

The dam construction is currently at 54 per cent completion. (Pic: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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Mpakeni Dam resettlement bill tops E140m

MPAKENI – The cost of relocating families affected by the construction of the multi-billion Emalangeni Mpakeni Dam has exceeded initial projections. At least...

During a visit to the nearly completed processing facility in Matsapha on Monday, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo welcomed the investment, describing it as a strategic addition to the country's manufacturing and export base. (Pics: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade)
Business

Macadamia processing plant boosts Eswatini’s export ambitions

MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s rapidly expanding macadamia industry is poised for a major growth as Elangeni Food Group moves closer to commissioning its processing...

Real GDP Growth by Country, 2021-2027
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Eswatini among southern Africa’s fastest-growing economies

MBABANE – Eswatini is expected to remain among Southern Africa’s strongest-performing economies this year, with African Development Bank projections placing the kingdom third...

PAYE and individual tax contributions to total PIT collections
Business

ERS coming for high-net-worth individuals

MBABANE – Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) is seeking to ensure wealthy individuals contribute fairly to national development while strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation. Eswatini...

External public debt service (principal and interest) as percent of government revenue, period average (Southern Africa).
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SA economic woes cast shadow on Eswatini 

MBABANE – Eswatini remains one of Southern Africa’s stronger fiscal performers, although slowing growth in South Africa continues threatening the kingdom’s medium-term economic...

The two-day regional meeting has brought together heads of banking supervision, financial stability experts and central bank officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to deliberate on emerging financial sector risks, regulatory reforms and regional cooperation.(Pics: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
Business

SADC banks resilient despite global economic pressures

EZULWINI – Regional banking systems have remained sound and well-capitalised despite mounting economic pressures, but Central Banks must remain vigilant through proactive supervision...

The proposed waiver would enable the first disbursement of the loan and allow work to commence on the project's main conveyance infrastructure after months of delays.(File pic)
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AfDB waiver sought to unlock MNWAP Phase 1B

MBABANE - Government has asked the African Development Bank (AfDB) to waive two key loan conditions delaying the release of funding for Phase...

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Mountain homes face demolition

MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...

Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer

MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...

‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit

(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...

Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose

Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...

Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....