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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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Banking Cost War: Who wins battle for your Emalangeni in 2026?

MBABANE – As the 2026 banking fee structures take effect across the Kingdom of Eswatini, the financial landscape has never been more competitive....

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Energy regulator tightens rules to ensure fair competition

MBABANE – The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) is set to intensify its oversight of the country’s energy and fuel markets in 2026.The...

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CBE warns households against deepening debt trap

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has sounded a strong warning to households heading into 2026.The bank is cautioning that rising...

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SWAPROP eyes expansion, debt restructuring

MBABANE – Swaziland Property Investments Limited (SWAPROP) has signalled a robust strategic shift for the upcoming 2026 financial year. In the 2026 financial year,...

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2026 opens with strong growth projections for Eswatini

MBABANE - As Eswatini steps into 2026, the country does so with renewed economic optimism, underpinned by upbeat projections from international financial institutions.In...

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Why AfCFTA’s promise awaits industrial take-off

MBABANE - When the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) officially commenced trading in January 2021, expectations across the continent were immense. By...

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Landmark conferences redefined Eswatini’s economic trajectory in 2025

MBABANE - As 2025 comes to end today, Eswatini can reflect on a year that marked a clear turning point in its economic...

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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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Socialites, banker arrested in E396 000 fraud case

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

34 cops graduate in police science

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

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...

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...