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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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Swati-owned Datamatics lands key role in E12bn airport strategy

MBABANE - Information technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consultancy Datamatics Eswatini is continuing its growth trajectory after being appointed to lead data...

UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Nessie Golakai. (Pic: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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UNDP backs UniPod to build production for airport cargo

MBABANE - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting the development of the University Innovation Pod (UniPod). The UniPod is a shared...

Business

World Bank warns of renewed inflation pressure

MBABANE - Sub-Saharan Africa’s median inflation rate is projected to increase from 3.7 per cent in 2025 to 5.5 per cent this year....

Stnadard Bank Eswatini Chief Executive Mvuselelo Fakudze has been appointed as the new Stanlib Board Chairperson. (File pic)
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Mvuselelo Fakudze appointed new STANLIB Board Chair

MBABANE - Mvuselelo Fakudze has been appointed as the new Board Chairman for STANLIB Eswatini, bringing extensive leadership, financial and governance experience to...

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Leather sector could unlock E943.8m value

MBABANE - Eswatini’s leather sector has the potential to grow the value of hides and skins from about E78.7 million to E943.8 million...

Sources: Eswatini Electricity Company; and IMF staff calculations.
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EEC could become burden to taxpayers – IMF

MBABANE - The IMF has warned that EEC’s financial deterioration could force government support, potentially leaving taxpayers to shoulder rising costs through subsidies,...

Business

IMF warns borrowing costs worsen debt dynamics

MBABANE - Eswatini’s public debt position is coming under increasing pressure as the cost of servicing government borrowing rises faster than economic output,...

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Central Bank raises E1.877bn through government bonds

MBABANE - The Central Bank of Eswatini raised E1.877 billion through Government Bonds during the 2025/26 financial year, exceeding its initial E1.4 billion...

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ESPPRA CEO named Africa’s Supply Chain Professional of Year

MBABANE - Eswatini supply chain professional Vusumutiwendvodza Matsebula has been named Africa’s Supply Chain Management Professional of the Year for modernising systems, promoting...

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MANZINI – Thirty-four police officers have graduated with diplomas in Police Science as the police service seeks to strengthen its response to emerging...

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MaMkhize back for ‘Bull’ after China trip

MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders AM president Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize is back home after a business trip to China, declaring that her presence is...

Prince Africa Zulu appointed royal vice chancellor

MBABANE – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The appointment took...