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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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Agriculture Minister Mandla Tshawuka. (File pic)
Business

Beef production generates E140.4m in Q1

MBABANE – Eswatini’s agricultural sector delivered a resilient performance during the first quarter of 2026. The country’s livestock industry emerged as the biggest...

The country’s commitment to improving its trading environment was highlighted during the first quarterly meeting of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC), held at the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) offices in Ezulwini last week. (Pic: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade)
Business

Eswatini accelerates trade reforms

MBABANE - Eswatini has taken significant step towards strengthening its position as a competitive trading nation after recording notable progress in implementing trade...

Public Service Pensions Fund CEO Masotja Vilakati. (File pic)
Business

PSPF investment income surges to E3.4bn

MBABANE – The investment arm of the Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) delivered a strong financial performance during the fourth quarter of the...

Market Capitalisation
Business

ESE tops E7bn despite trading slowdown

MBABANE – Eswatini’s stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with the value of companies listed on the Eswatini...

Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo. (File pic)
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E7.4bn projects enter implementation phase, to create 4 850 jobs

MBABANE - Five major investment projects worth E7.4 billion have transitioned from planning to implementation through EIPA, with the developments expected to generate...

Key performance indicators
Business

Eswatini Sugar sweetens economy with E8bn revenue

MBABANE - Eswatini’s sugar industry proved its resilience against the most challenging global trading environments in recent years. The sugar industry generated E8...

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Business

Trade deficit widens to E397.6m in June

MBABANE – Eswatini’s merchandise trade deficit widened to E397.69 million in June 2026, as import growth continued to outpace exports. This was despite...

FNB Eswatini SME Lead Nombuso Mndzebele
Business

FNB takes SME support directly to regions

MBABANE – FNB Eswatini is expanding its support for the country's small businesses beyond the banking hall, with the launch of a nationwide...

Business

FDI inflows plunge to E810m in 2025

MBABANE – Eswatini attracted approximately E810 million (US$45 million) in foreign direct investment (FDI) during 2025, marking a sharp decline from the E2.41...

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Maidens thrilled as His Majesty the King appreciates them

MBANGWENI – Imbali was overjoyed when His Majesty King Mswati III appreciated her during the ongoing annual Umhlanga Ceremony at Mbangweni Royal Residence....

Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala passes on

MBABANE- Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has died, according to reports emerging on Thursday. Maphalala is reported to have passed away while receiving treatment...

Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg

MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...

Zama zamas poison Phophonyane lifeline

MBABANE – Illegal miners are allegedly polluting the Phophonyane River, on which thousands of emaSwati depend. The river supplies water mainly to Pigg’s...

E50 000 bail for couple in E2.3 million theft case

MBABANE - A former chief clerk and her husband, implicated in the alleged theft of E2.3 million from Pick Yours Supermarket in Buhleni,...