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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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Trading volumes jump while ESE prices remain static

MBABANE – The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) experienced an exceptional rise in trading activity in October 2025.Equity turnover skyrocketed to E10.3 million, a...

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RFG allocates E370m for Eswatini, SA plants upgrade

MBABANE – Rhodes Food Group (RFG) has committed a capital investment of E370 million for the upgrading and maintenance of its production facilities...

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WTO calls for stronger African trade integration

MBABANE - Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), on Thursday, delivered a pointed assessment of global trade tensions...

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CBE holds rate at 6.75%, finally matches South Africa

MBABANE - Eswatini has kept its interest rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent for the third consecutive time —maintaining parity with South Africa’s...

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CIC, ESWASA partner for quality compliance

MBABANE – The construction sector faces major reform as CIC and ESWASA partner to enforce quality compliance and gradually eliminate uncertified products from...

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Expert: Upskilling essential for MSME growth

MBABANE - MSMEs are rich with potential, creativity and resilience - yet their ability to scale and meaningfully contribute to economic growth remains...

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Eswatini strengthens anti-money laundering efforts

EZULWINI – Eswatini continues to take significant steps to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, in line...

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Eswatini aims to increase exports to EU by 5%

MBABANE – Eswatini aims to increase exports to the EU by at least 5 per cent annually, diversify its export basket and penetrate...

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New pathways for youth led green enterprises

MBABANE – Eswatini’s flagship youth entrepreneurship platform, the Umliba Youth Entrepreneurship Conference (UYEC), returns for its third edition today. This year’s edition comes...

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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...