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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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Ezulwini revenue soars to E69.5m, surplus hits E41m

EZULWINI - Ezulwini Municipality recorded a sharp increase in revenue to E69.5 million and a E41 million surplus during the 2025/26 financial year,...

Business

MTN urges businesses to turn AI into practical value

EZULWINI - Businesses should focus on how artificial intelligence can create practical value rather than adopting technology for its own sake, MTN Eswatini...

Business

AfDB calls for formalising Eswatini’s informal sector

MBABANE – The African Development Bank says formalising Eswatini's informal sector could broaden the tax base, improve productivity and expand access to finance...

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Tough times as fuel prices edge close to E30 per litre

MBABANE – Motorists across Eswatini will pay E29.40 per litre for petrol from midnight after government announced a E3.43 increase. The Ministry of...

Business

Economic growth rebounds, resilience remains fragile – AfDB

MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy strengthened significantly in 2025, but the recovery remains vulnerable to fiscal pressures, weak private-sector financing and external shocks. This...

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EU, ITC equip 17 local trainers to boost exports

MBABANE – A pool of 17 local trainers is strengthening Eswatini’s capacity to support exporters and businesses with market intelligence. This is as...

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Construction sector surges 296.6% to E11.24bn in 2025/26

MBABANE - Eswatini’s construction sector recorded a sharp expansion in 2025/26, with registered project value increasing 296.6 per cent to E11.24 billion, driven...

Business

CBE raises rate as borrowing costs set to rise

MBABANE - The cost of borrowing is set to rise for households and businesses after the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) increased its...

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Economist calls for debt management overhaul

MBABANE - Economist Sanele Sibiya has backed Business Eswatini (BE) Chief Executive Officer Nathi Dlamini’s call for government to slow the pace of...

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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...

Indlovukazi arrives in UAE for official visit

Her Majesty Indlovukazi has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where she is on an official visit. Her Majesty arrived around...

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...

Prince Africa Zulu appointed royal vice chancellor

MBABANE – King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The appointment took...