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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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Eswatini’s business reforms deliver top 10 B-READY ranking

MBABANE – Eswatini has been ranked 10th best-performing country in Africa in the World Bank’s latest Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 report.This cements the...

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Jele strikes late to seal thrilling Matsapha Criterium 40km

MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy showed a strong improvement in the third quarter of 2025, growing by 5.8 per cent compared to the same...

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Avoid risky borrowing – Credit association

MBABANE - The Eswatini Credit Providers Association (ECPA) has urged consumers to exercise caution when borrowing during the financially demanding month of January.The...

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Credit growth surges as reserves decline

MBABANE – Eswatini’s financial system closed 2025 on a mixed note, with strong credit expansion and rising money supply signalling economic momentum.There was...

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AfCFTA to take centre stage at 2026 Manufacturing Indaba

MBABANE - The role of the AfCFTA in unlocking regional value chains and expanding market access for African-made products is set to take...

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EswatiniBank bids big on new tech to redefine banking

MBABANE – EswatiniBank has set in motion a comprehensive technological transformation that promises to redefine how the State-owned institution serves the kingdom.This development...

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EIPA boosts industrial recovery with E11.7m contract awards

MBABANE – In a significant move to revitalise the nation’s industrial landscape, EIPA has awarded contracts totaling approximately E11 780 213.44 to three local...

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Banks open more lending taps in 2026

MBABANE – After several years of cautious credit extension, Eswatini’s banking sector is showing clear signs of easing lending conditions.The banks are increasingly...

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Local motoring industry key to economic growth – BE

MBABANE - The motoring and engineering sector has been identified as one of the critical pillars supporting Eswatini’s economy.Business Eswatini (BE) has called...

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MANZINI – Two socialites and a banker have been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than E396 000. The accused...

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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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Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve confirms separation from wife

MANZINI – Founder and senior pastor of God Cares Christian Fellowship, Bishop Vusumuzi Makuluve, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Nolwazi...

Eswatini repatriates 11 third-country nationals

MBABANE – Eswatini has repatriated 11 third-country nationals since July 2025 under an arrangement with the United States Government. The latest to return...