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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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ESCC earns global recognition for grassroots consumer protection

MBABANE - The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has received international recognition for its grassroots consumer protection work. The commission earned an honourable mention...

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ERS targets E19.48bn domestic revenue

EZULWINI – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has been tasked with collecting E19.48 billion in domestic revenue during the 2026/27 financial year. Minister...

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Cost of living expected to increase, erode real incomes

MBABANE – Everyday consumers are facing a fresh wave of financial pressure as basic necessities become significantly more expensive over the next 12...

(From R-L) Eswatini Suppliers Association Secretary General Mduduzi Simelane, Member Philani Tsela, Vice Chaiperson Johannes Manikela and Chairperson Boysin Mamba. (Pic: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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Suppliers unite as govt payment delays hurt businesses

MBABANE - Local businesses, particularly MSMEs supplying government and private-sector entities, have come together to form the Eswatini Suppliers Association, amid persistent challenges...

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Quarry stone production up 158.8% as construction booms

MBABANE – A surge in construction activity across Eswatini drove quarry stone production up by a remarkable 158.8 per cent during the first...

MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante upon arrival.
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MTN Group vice president visits Eswatini

EZULWINI - MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante is in Eswatini to engage with the local operation’s executive leadership team on the...

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Eswatini outpaces most SACU peers

MBABANE - Eswatini’s economy expanded by 6.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, placing the country among the stronger-performing economies in...

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EIPA launches digital tools for trade

EZULWINI - EIPA has launched two digital intelligence tools designed to give investors, exporters, businesses and policymakers easier access to information needed to...

Shiselweni Forestry Company Chief Executive Manager: Timber, Dietmar Schroeder. (Pic: Nhlanganiso Mkhonta)
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SFC diversifies into agriculture to support food security

NHLANGANO - Shiselweni Forestry Company (SFC) is diversifying into agriculture through maize, sugar beans and beef production as part of efforts to support...

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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...