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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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Public Service Pensions Fund CEO Masotja Vilakati. (File pic)
Business

PSPF investment income surges to E3.4bn

MBABANE – The investment arm of the Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) delivered a strong financial performance during the fourth quarter of the...

Market Capitalisation
Business

ESE tops E7bn despite trading slowdown

MBABANE – Eswatini’s stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with the value of companies listed on the Eswatini...

Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo. (File pic)
Business

E7.4bn projects enter implementation phase, to create 4 850 jobs

MBABANE - Five major investment projects worth E7.4 billion have transitioned from planning to implementation through EIPA, with the developments expected to generate...

Key performance indicators
Business

Eswatini Sugar sweetens economy with E8bn revenue

MBABANE - Eswatini’s sugar industry proved its resilience against the most challenging global trading environments in recent years. The sugar industry generated E8...

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Business

Trade deficit widens to E397.6m in June

MBABANE – Eswatini’s merchandise trade deficit widened to E397.69 million in June 2026, as import growth continued to outpace exports. This was despite...

FNB Eswatini SME Lead Nombuso Mndzebele
Business

FNB takes SME support directly to regions

MBABANE – FNB Eswatini is expanding its support for the country's small businesses beyond the banking hall, with the launch of a nationwide...

Business

FDI inflows plunge to E810m in 2025

MBABANE – Eswatini attracted approximately E810 million (US$45 million) in foreign direct investment (FDI) during 2025, marking a sharp decline from the E2.41...

EIPA CEO Sibani Mngomezulu
BusinessTrade & Investment

EIPA defers 2nd Investment conference

MBABANE – Government has postponed the highly anticipated second edition of the Eswatini Investment Conference, with new dates expected to be announced after...

Revenue Appeals Tribunal Chief Executive Officer Nelisiwe Hlophe (R) and Eswatini Revenue Service Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule. (Pic: Revenue Appeals Tribunal)
BusinessTrade & Investment

Tribunal clarifies insurance tax rules in landmark ruling

MBABANE – The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini (RATE) has delivered yet another landmark judgment that will shape the tax administration for insurance companies....

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Mountain homes face demolition

MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...

Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer

MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...

‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit

(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...

Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose

Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...

Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....