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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, SA, Moz push tripartite SEZ integration

MBABANE – Eswatini is advancing an ambitious regional economic integration initiative that could transform the country into a key manufacturing hub. This would...

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Competition Commission clears E4.96bn mergers in Q1

MBABANE- The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) approved six merger and acquisition transactions worth more than E4.96 billion during the first quarter of the...

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Public debt climbs by 2.2% to E42.1bn

MBABANE – The country’s public debt rose by 2.2 per cent to E42.1 billion at the end of June 2026. It was driven...

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Exports fall for 3rd consecutive month

MBABANE- Eswatini’s exports have declined for the third consecutive month in June. Eswatini’s trade deficit narrowed slightly in June despite the exports falling...

The report shows that private sector credit grew by 2.5 per cent month-on-month and 10.6 per cent compared with May 2025, signalling sustained demand for financing despite prevailing economic uncertainties.
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Private sector credit rises to E23.9bn on stronger business, household borrowing

MBABANE – Credit extended to Eswatini's private sector climbed to E23.9 billion at the end of May 2026. This was driven by stronger...

Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg (C) receiving a share certficate from SBS Bank Eswatini’s General Manager Leonard Dlamini (R) and Manager Legal and Board Secretary Velaphi Dlamini. (Courtesy pic)
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Inside SBS Bank Eswatini ownership after conversion

MBABANE – Swaziland Building Society conversion to SBS Bank Eswatini’s conversion comes with a new ownership structure dominated by institutional investors, with PSPF...

The engagement with Business Eswatini provided an opportunity for Letshego to share its strategic direction, upcoming product offerings and long-term vision for expanding access to financial services.(Pic: Business Eswatini)
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Letshego targets unbanked with digital banking push

MBABANE – Letshego Eswatini has outlined plans to deepen financial inclusion by expanding digital banking services to the country’s unbanked and under-banked population....

Agriculture Minister Mandla Tshawuka. (File pic)
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Beef production generates E140.4m in Q1

MBABANE – Eswatini’s agricultural sector delivered a resilient performance during the first quarter of 2026. The country’s livestock industry emerged as the biggest...

The country’s commitment to improving its trading environment was highlighted during the first quarterly meeting of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC), held at the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) offices in Ezulwini last week. (Pic: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade)
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Eswatini accelerates trade reforms

MBABANE - Eswatini has taken significant step towards strengthening its position as a competitive trading nation after recording notable progress in implementing trade...

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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...

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...

Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....