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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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SEL earns E34.5m from key investee companies

MBABANE - Swazi Empowerment Limited (SEL) delivered a solid financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2025, generating E34.5 million in dividend...

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EWADE, NAMBoard and government sign E851m SAPEMP rollout

MBABANE – EWADE, NAMBoard and government have signed a landmark MoU marking the start of the E851 million SAPEMP rollout to transform Eswatini’s...

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Lidwala maintains 2nd spot in short-term insurance

MBABANE – Lidwala Insurance has maintained its position as the second-largest player in Eswatini’s short-term insurance (STI) sector despite a year-on-year decline in...

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Eswatini inflation rate eases to 2.6 per cent in August

MBABANE – Eswatini’s inflation rate has cooled further in August 2025, dropping to 2.6 per cent from 2.8 per cent in July, offering...

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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...

Swallows’ new kit wins African attention

MBABANE- Mbabane Swallows’ new season kit has attracted attention beyond Eswatini after a prominent African football journalist shared it. The Beautiful Birds’ 2026/27...