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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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World Bank 2025 review: Support anchors Eswatini’s growth, jobs drive

MBABANE – This year saw countries grapple with a cascade of shocks and economic turbulence, from ongoing conflicts and economic uncertainty to catastrophic...

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SEL banks on MTN dividends amid earnings dip

MBABANE – Swazi Empowerment Limited (SEL) has signalled a renewed focus on dividend flows from its flagship investment in MTN Eswatini.According to the...

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RESCorp half-year earnings fall 8.3%

MBABANE - Results for the six months ended on September 30, 2025, show that total comprehensive income attributable to the owners of the...

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Eswatini records lower trade surplus

MBABANE – Eswatini’s merchandise trade performance moderated in November 2025, with both exports and imports declining on a year-on-year basis.This resulted in a...

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Eswatini champions regional drive for SAATM

MATSAPHA – Eswatini this week positioned itself at the centre of Africa’s aviation liberalisation drive. It hosted a high-level regional capacity-building workshop aimed at...

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Economy stable, structural strains persist in Q3

MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy showed notable signs of stability during the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by easing inflation, improved trade performance and...

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SBC, Nedbank share price gains lift ESE market cap

MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) closed November 2025 on a stronger footing.This is because rising share prices in three counters -...

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USL’s E2.4bn investment signals strong vote of confidence

MBABANE - EIPA says the E2.4 billion investment by Ubombo Sugar Limited (USL) marks one of the strongest demonstrations yet of growing investor...

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Eswatini–UK trade slumps

MBABANE - Eswatini’s trade performance with the United Kingdom (UK) has taken a significant downturn.The latest data released by the UK’s Department for...

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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...

Re-arrested Chinese nationals demand E208 million from government

MBABANE - Forty Chinese nationals who were re-arrested while trying to leave Eswatini following their conviction and sentencing for being in the country...

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...