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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 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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COMESA issues tough airline guidelines to protect travellers

MBABANE - The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has issued a strong directive to airlines operating within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern...

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IMF sees Eswatini outpacing regional growth rates

MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) released...

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Inflation ticks up after months of downward trend

MBABANE - Eswatini’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in September 2025, marking the end of an over five-month downward streak that had provided...

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Minister applauds SBS’s leap to banking status

MBABANE - Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg has expressed excitement over the granting of a provisional banking license to the Swaziland Building Society...

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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...