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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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FINCORP launches major IT strategic transformation

MBABANE – The Eswatini National Financial Corporation (FINCORP) is set to engage specialised external consultants to spearhead the implementation of an extensive suite...

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Mobile money drives financial inclusion growth

MBABANE - Eswatini is making steady progress in financial inclusion, with mobile money emerging as a game-changer for both urban and rural communities....

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IMF urges reforms as Eswatini’s growth outlook strengthens

MBABANE – Eswatini’s economic growth is expected to accelerate in 2025, driven by large-scale investment projects.However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned...

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Eswatini seeks to mobilise investments for agri-food systems

EZULWINI – The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the hosting of the Eswatini National Agriculture and Business Investment Forum, set to take place...

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EU reassures Eswatini on zero-tariff market access

EZULWINI – The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed that Eswatini’s products will continue to enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to the EU market,...

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Nedbank Group earnings up 6 per cent

MBABANE – Nedbank Group’s results for the six months to June 30, 2025, amid a challenging operating environment, reflect a 6 per cent...

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Rhodes professor leads competitiveness drive

EZULWINI – Eswatini’s journey towards becoming a more competitive economy officially took off, as the first national training under the National Competitiveness Council...

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EWSC awards SLS/TFC Joint Venture E13.1m contract

MBABANE - The Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) has taken a major step towards improving wastewater management in the Shiselweni Region.The utility has...

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Rijkenberg defends 40% to GDP public debt position

MBABANE - Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg has sought to allay fears surrounding Eswatini’s growing public debt.Speaking during the Ministry’s Finance on Focus...

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MANZINI – Thirty-four police officers have graduated with diplomas in Police Science as the police service seeks to strengthen its response to emerging...

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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...

Eswatini repatriates 11 third-country nationals

MBABANE – Eswatini has repatriated 11 third-country nationals since July 2025 under an arrangement with the United States Government. The latest to return...