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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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Eswatini reaps ECA benefits as exports surge 78%

MBABANE – Exports to Taiwan markets from Eswatini have surged by 78 per cent since the signing of the Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA)...

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Eswatini well placed for AfCFTA investment opportunities

MBABANE – Eswatini is one of Africa’s frontrunners in preparing for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on...

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Economy defies global headwinds, grows 6.1%

MBABANE – Eswatini has begun 2026 on a remarkably strong footing after recording its fastest quarterly economic expansion in more than a year....

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ATAF urges gender-responsive tax reforms across Africa

MBABANE – African governments have been urged to move beyond treating taxation as a gender-neutral policy instrument.Instead, they are urged to adopt structured...

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FNB makes card swipes free for entry-level earners

MBABANE – As emaSwati consumers navigate a tightening economic landscape, the cost of retail banking remains a critical factor in household financial planning.FNB...

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Commercial fleet, equipment set for public auction

MBABANE – Businesses and individuals will have an opportunity to acquire commercial vehicles and heavy equipment when Nedbank Eswatini disposes of repossessed assets...

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SBS assets base soars to E3.6bn

MBABANE – The Swaziland Building Society has entered its commercial banking era from a position of financial strength after growing its loan book.The...

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King’s SACU vision urges regional economic transformation

MBABANE – The 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town, chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, highlighted regional integration priorities as leaders discussed competitiveness and...

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AfDB commends Eswatini’s economic reform progress

MBABANE – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has commended Eswatini for making significant strides in strengthening economic governance, public financial management and private...

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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...

‘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...

Sebakhona Clare Matisa finds new life purpose

Entering the public eye comes with a unique set of expectations. For University of Eswatini student Sebakhona Clare Matisa, national recognition arrived when...

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....