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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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CBE revises inflation forecasts downward

MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has revised its short-term and medium-term inflation forecasts downward, citing lower food inflation, stronger currency...

Business

PwC, SNG help firms navigate ESG compliance

MBABANE - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and SNG Grant Thornton are supporting companies in Eswatini to navigate complex Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance requirements.The...

Business

CBE keeps interest rates unchanged

MBABANE - The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has left its key discount rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent, maintaining a cautious stance...

Business

BE, Benin Chamber of Commerce sign MoU

MBABANE - Business Eswatini (BE) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCIB) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The...

Business

Standard Bank appoints new brand marketing head

MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini has announced the appointment of former Coca-Cola Beverages Eswatini (ECCB) Country Manager, Sanele Khumalo, as its new Head...

Business

FNB Eswatini shareholders to split E81.1m

MBABANE – Shareholders of First National Bank (FNB) Eswatini will share a total dividend of E81.1 million for the financial year ended June...

Business

PayInc focuses on financial inclusion through TCIB

EZULWINI – The SADC-RTGS Group Conference, currently underway at the Central Bank Complex in Ezulwini, has drawn strong regional participation, including the Transactions...

Business

SADC payment system handles E218bn transactions in Aug

MBABANE – The SADC-RTGS system processed E218 billion at peak, highlighting its growing role in boosting cross-border trade and regional financial integration across...

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Economy sustains growth as GDP hits E89bn

MBABANE – The country’s economy has demonstrated continued resilience, with the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (CSO) revealing a gross domestic...

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