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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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New COMESA rules reshape regional competition landscape

MBABANE - The new COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025, introduce significant changes to competition enforcement, merger control, consumer protection, digital markets,...

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Revenue Tribunal targets efficiency as appeals rise

MBABANE – The Revenue Appeals Tribunal Eswatini (RATE) has pledged to strengthen its independence, credibility and efficiency as increasing tax appeals place greater...

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Retail, wholesale sector steps up for e-invoicing pilot

MBABANE – Eswatini’s retail and wholesale businesses have stepped forward to support the pioneering phase of the Eswatini Revenue Service’s Electronic Invoicing Solution...

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SBS Bank holds 1st AGM, nominates new Board

MBABANE - SBS Bank Eswatini has taken another major step towards becoming a full-fledged commercial bank after shareholders unanimously approved the nomination of...

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Africa’s economic momentum gathers pace – Standard Bank Group

… as savings and cross-border trade activity accelerate MBABANE - Africa’s economic momentum is gathering pace as rising savings, electronic payments and cross-border...

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Private sector credit reaches E23.8bn in July

MBABANE - Private sector credit edged higher to E23.8 billion in July 2026, although lending to businesses and small enterprises recorded declines during...

The seminar brought together business leaders, investors and capital-market experts.
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ESE unveils Kwakhanya 2030 capital markets strategy

MANZINI - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) has unveiled an ambitious new corporate strategy, Kwakhanya 2030 The strategy seeks to reposition the bourse...

BE recently met with experts from the UNDP Africa Credit Ratings Initiative (ACRI). (Business Eswatini)
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Private sector seeks greater say on sovereign ratings

MBABANE - Business Eswatini (BE) is pushing for greater private-sector participation in Eswatini’s sovereign credit rating process. The apex employer-based organisation warned that...

CBE Governor Dr Phil Mnisi.
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CBE Governor takes helm of Africa financial inclusion

MBABANE – Eswatini has secured a bigger voice in shaping Africa’s financial inclusion agenda. This follows the appointment of Central Bank Governor Dr...

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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...