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 – A showcase at the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has opened new commercial opportunities for livestock-based micro, small...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 August 2026MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini has taken another major step in its transformation into a full-fledged commercial bank. The new bank formed after...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 August 2026MPAKENI – The cost of relocating families affected by the construction of the multi-billion Emalangeni Mpakeni Dam has exceeded initial projections. At least...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 August 2026MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s rapidly expanding macadamia industry is poised for a major growth as Elangeni Food Group moves closer to commissioning its processing...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta5 August 2026MBABANE – Eswatini is expected to remain among Southern Africa’s strongest-performing economies this year, with African Development Bank projections placing the kingdom third...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta4 August 2026MBABANE – Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) is seeking to ensure wealthy individuals contribute fairly to national development while strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation. Eswatini...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta3 August 2026MBABANE – Eswatini remains one of Southern Africa’s stronger fiscal performers, although slowing growth in South Africa continues threatening the kingdom’s medium-term economic...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta2 August 2026EZULWINI – Regional banking systems have remained sound and well-capitalised despite mounting economic pressures, but Central Banks must remain vigilant through proactive supervision...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta31 July 2026MBABANE - Government has asked the African Development Bank (AfDB) to waive two key loan conditions delaying the release of funding for Phase...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta31 July 2026MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
ByKhaya Simelane22 August 2026MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
ByMfanukhona Nkambule21 August 2026(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
ByMachawe Fakudze23 August 2026Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...
ByTakhona Sithole23 August 2026MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
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