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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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Business

Eswatini strengthens financial market foundations

MBABANE - Eswatini’s financial sector is entering a transformative phase as indicated by pension reform, growing regional integration and an increasing commitment to...

News

Eswatini Sugar achieves world-class rating

SIMUNYE – Eswatini’s sugar industry has reached a historic milestone after becoming the first in Africa to achieve certification under the Bonsucro production...

Business

Oracle parent company Vunani profit up 8 per cent

MBABANE – Oracle Insurance Eswatini’s parent company, Vunani Limited, has recorded an 8 per cent increase in profit after tax to R24.7 million...

Business

CBE assets soar by 12.27 per cent

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has reported a notable expansion in its balance sheet, reflecting strengthened financial performance and strategic...

Business

Eswatini paves way for 24/7, ‘no-stop’ borders

MBABANE - Eswatini has taken another decisive step towards transforming its trade landscape and cementing its position as a regional leader in cross-border...

Business

BUFE Indaba to empower MSMEs on tax compliance

MBABANE - The Business Federation of Eswatini (BUFE) is set to host the second edition of its Tax Indaba. This is a strategic...

Business

Eswatini Coffee brews success through Kenya market

MBABANE – Eswatini’s ambition to deepen its participation in regional trade and investment networks is steadily taking shape. The latest testament to this...

Business

Banking sector’s loan portfolio weakened in Aug

MBABANE – The quality of Eswatini’s banking sector loan portfolio weakened slightly in August 2025, as nonperforming loans (NPLs) increased both on a...

Business

Markets record modest gains in third quarter

MBABANE - Eswatini’s capital markets registered modest gains during the third quarter of 2025, supported by firmer share prices in a few listed...

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Standard Bank brings back Instant Money

MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...

Eswatini now imports building blocks

MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...

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MANZINI – Bunye Betfu Buhle Betfu Savings and Credit Co-operative a scheme for civil servants, is in tatters. The scheme, one of the...