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.
MBABANE – The European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) are supporting Eswatini in developing a three-year export roadmap. This roadmap is...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta11 August 2026MBABANE - Global merchandise trade volumes grew by an estimated 4.6 per cent in 2025, up from 2.7 per cent in 2024, despite...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta10 August 2026MBABANE – The AfDB-funded Road Infrastructure Improvement Programme Phase I is expected to increase trade volumes with South Africa and Mozambique by 5...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta9 August 2026MBABANE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Eswatini’s economic growth will slow in 2026. This is reportedly because the country...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta7 August 2026MBABANE – A showcase at the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has opened new commercial opportunities for livestock-based micro, small...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 August 2026MBABANE – A showcase at the 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has opened new commercial opportunities for livestock-based micro, small...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 August 2026MBABANE – SBS Bank Eswatini has taken another major step in its transformation into a full-fledged commercial bank. The new bank formed after...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 August 2026MPAKENI – The cost of relocating families affected by the construction of the multi-billion Emalangeni Mpakeni Dam has exceeded initial projections. At least...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta6 August 2026MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s rapidly expanding macadamia industry is poised for a major growth as Elangeni Food Group moves closer to commissioning its processing...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta5 August 2026MBABANE – Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize’s Mbabane Highlanders AM face their sternest MTN Premier League test yet when they meet Royal Leopard at Mayaluka...
BySanele Jele5 October 2026MBABANE – Eswatini's fastest lady Bongiwe 'Smolly' Mahlalela has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology Sports...
ByNtombikayise Gwebu3 October 2026MBABANE - Standard Bank Eswatini is bringing back its Instant Money service, four years after replacing it with Unayo, with customers now being...
ByNhlanganiso Mkhonta3 October 2026MBABANE – The construction industry and the entire economy of the country are under siege. It has emerged that Eswatini has been importing...
ByMfanukhona Nkambule4 October 2026MANZINI – Bunye Betfu Buhle Betfu Savings and Credit Co-operative a scheme for civil servants, is in tatters. The scheme, one of the...
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