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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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Trade surplus narrows, exports fall 15.2%

MBABANE - The Kingdom of Eswatini recorded a reduced trade surplus in April 2025, according to the Central Bank of Eswatini’s (CBE) Recent...

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Consultants invited to develop MNWAP masterplan

MBABANE – Government, through EWADE, is inviting consultancy firms to express interest in developing the Holistic Approach Development Master Plan (MNWAP-HADMP) for the...

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Energy reforms to enable private sector participation

MBABANE – The Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) in Eswatini is undergoing transformation due to legislative and policy reforms, as well as technological developments....

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African leaders urge US to embrace investment-driven partnerships

MBABANE – African leaders have called for an urgent review of US tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and...

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AfDB points out investment hotspots in Eswatini

MBABANE – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has spotlighted a range of untapped investment opportunities in Eswatini, from agro-tourism to green energy and...

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Lincoln rallies financers for economic empowerment

MBABANE – Citizen empowerment is not just a policy, but a national promise to reshape Eswatini’s economic future.These were the sentiments expressed by...

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Oracle owner Vunani Ltd eyes Eswatini, regional growth

MBABANE - Diversified financial services group Vunani Limited, the parent company of Oracle Insurance Eswatini, has set its sights on expanding its footprint...

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AfDB opens MR14 road safety audit tender

MBABANE - Local engineering and transport consultancy firms have been presented with a multimillion Emalangeni opportunity to participate in a major road safety...

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Hungry Lion expands to Siphofaneni

SIPHOFANENI – The bustling town of Siphofaneni welcomed a new chapter in local economic activity with the official opening of Hungry Lion at...

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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...

Public transport fares could increase by 25%

LOBAMBA – Public transport fares could increase by up to 25 per cent under a proposed adjustment by the Ministry of Public Works...

‘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...

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....