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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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NFBI assets increase to E114bn

MBABANE – The non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) have maintained their upward growth trajectory into 2025, according to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s (FSRA)...

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AfDB approves E12.9m grant for financial reforms

MBABANE - Eswatini is embarking on a comprehensive reform of its public financial management (PFM) systems.This is a monumental effort that just got...

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Commerce Ministry urges MSMEs to join business federations

MBABANE - The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade has called upon all micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to...

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Monetary indicators show mixed trends in July–August

MBABANE - The Central Bank of Eswatini’s (CBE) latest Monthly Statistical Release for July–August 2025 paints a mixed picture of the economy’s key...

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SWAPROP profits jump 31% despite tough markets

MBABANE - Swaziland Property Investments Limited (SWAPROP) has reported a strong 31 per cent surge in profits for the six months ended December...

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CBE named Best Overall Exhibitor at EITF

MANZINI – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has been crowned the Best Overall Exhibitor at the 2025 Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF).The...

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Greylisting threat recedes as Eswatini improves compliance

MBABANE - Eswatini has successfully strengthened its financial compliance framework, securing a significant boost to its standing within the Eastern and Southern Africa...

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AEO Programme unlocks trade benefits for exporters – ERS

MANZINI – Exporters stand to gain from a raft of benefits under the Eswatini Revenue Service’s (ERS) Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme.This programme...

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FSRA, ESCC CEOs join Stock Exchange Board

MBABANE – The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors and the establishment of a Market...

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