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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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SBS conversion nears completion, over E20m spent

MBABANE - The Swaziland Building Society (SBS) has spent in excess of E20 million over the past decade to transition into a fully...

Business

USL–EEC 40MW PPA to boost power, jobs

MBABANE – Eswatini has taken another decisive step toward securing energy independence and expanding local generation capacity. This follows the signing of the...

Business

Fiscal deficit to widen by 3% of GDP, reach E2.88bn

EZULWINI - The Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), Dr Phil Mnisi, has issued a strong and timely warning about the...

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Households rely on short-term loans for daily needs

EZULWINI - Households are increasingly borrowing money for day-to-day needs rather than long-term investments.This is a trend the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE)...

Business

ABF Sugar reaffirms long-term commitment to Eswatini growth

MBABANE – The Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has secured renewed assurance of continued investment into Eswatini’s sugar sector following...

Business

Eswatini records 215% surge in FDI

MBABANE – Eswatini has recorded a 215 per cent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024.This is at least according to newly...

Business

FinTech Strategy to transform Eswatini’s digital future

MBABANE – Government has unveiled a bold and comprehensive National FinTech Strategy that is expected to redefine how emaSwati access and use financial...

Business

MTN unveils push-to-talk over cellular

MBABANE – Designed for industries that demand reliability and speed, Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) ensures teams stay connected anytime, anywhere, with enterprise-grade security...

Business

FinTech to reduce cash reliance

MBABANE – Financial technology is expected to reduce Eswatini’s dependence on cash while expanding access to credit, savings and insurance for underserved populations.This...

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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...