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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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An IMF team, led by Xiangming Li, visited Eswatini from July 23 to August 5, 2026, where it held discussions with government officials, the Central Bank of Eswatini and other stakeholders. (File pic)
Business

IMF predicts slower growth

MBABANE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Eswatini’s economic growth will slow in 2026. This is reportedly because the country...

Business

Luju showcase opens new growth paths for EU backed MSMEs

MBABANE – A showcase at the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has opened new commercial opportunities for livestock-based micro, small...

Business

Entrepreneurs report positive results

MBABANE – A showcase at the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has opened new commercial opportunities for livestock-based micro, small...

Business

SBS Bank goes live with eMACH.ai Treasury platform

MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini has taken another major step in its transformation into a full-fledged commercial bank. The new bank formed after...

The dam construction is currently at 54 per cent completion. (Pic: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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Mpakeni Dam resettlement bill tops E140m

MPAKENI – The cost of relocating families affected by the construction of the multi-billion Emalangeni Mpakeni Dam has exceeded initial projections. At least...

During a visit to the nearly completed processing facility in Matsapha on Monday, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo welcomed the investment, describing it as a strategic addition to the country's manufacturing and export base. (Pics: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade)
Business

Macadamia processing plant boosts Eswatini’s export ambitions

MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s rapidly expanding macadamia industry is poised for a major growth as Elangeni Food Group moves closer to commissioning its processing...

Real GDP Growth by Country, 2021-2027
Business

Eswatini among southern Africa’s fastest-growing economies

MBABANE – Eswatini is expected to remain among Southern Africa’s strongest-performing economies this year, with African Development Bank projections placing the kingdom third...

PAYE and individual tax contributions to total PIT collections
Business

ERS coming for high-net-worth individuals

MBABANE – Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) is seeking to ensure wealthy individuals contribute fairly to national development while strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation. Eswatini...

External public debt service (principal and interest) as percent of government revenue, period average (Southern Africa).
Business

SA economic woes cast shadow on Eswatini 

MBABANE – Eswatini remains one of Southern Africa’s stronger fiscal performers, although slowing growth in South Africa continues threatening the kingdom’s medium-term economic...

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MBANGWENI – Imbali was overjoyed when His Majesty King Mswati III appreciated her during the ongoing annual Umhlanga Ceremony at Mbangweni Royal Residence....

Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala passes on

MBABANE- Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has died, according to reports emerging on Thursday. Maphalala is reported to have passed away while receiving treatment...

Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg

MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...

Zama zamas poison Phophonyane lifeline

MBABANE – Illegal miners are allegedly polluting the Phophonyane River, on which thousands of emaSwati depend. The river supplies water mainly to Pigg’s...

E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case

MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...