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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NHLANGANO – SNG Grant Thornton Eswatini has reaffirmed its commitment to youth economic empowerment by awarding E30 000 in seed capital to outstanding young entrepreneurs. The funding was distributed during the SNG Grant Thornton Business Seminar Pitch Competition, a high-impact initiative implemented by Begin Your Dreams. The competition marked the grand finale […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini businesses with locally manufactured products have been presented with a major opportunity to access the Asian market following an invitation by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) to exhibit at the Designed Giftionery Expo 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. The prestigious trade show will take place from 16 to 19 […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE- After more than a week of persistent heavy rains that disrupted daily life and economic activity, street vendors across the country are holding onto hope as weather forecasts point to improving conditions towards the end of January. This was revealed on January 20, 2026 during an interview with this publication Simiso […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Business Eswatini (BE) Vice President Anthony Geldard has said that trust, fairness, and accountability are at the heart of business growth, describing 2025 as a year of learning, resilience, and institutional maturity. He highlighted the importance of strong partnerships between business, organised labour, and government in ensuring a stable and […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s ongoing business reforms have earned the Kingdom a place among Africa’s top performers, with the country ranked 10th best on the continent for ease of doing business in the World Bank’s Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 report. Speaking on January 14,2026 during the Business Eswatini Annual Reflections 2026, held under […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – President of Business Eswatini Mvuselelo Fakudze says the country is entering 2026 with renewed confidence, improved economic fundamentals and a real opportunity for shared prosperity, provided all sectors unite around a common national vision. Speaking at the Business Eswatini Annual Reflections 2026, held under the theme “King, Country, Business,” Fakudze, […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE– Each year, the Incwala Ceremony draws thousands of Emaswati to celebrate tradition, culture, and unity. But beyond its spiritual significance, the festival has become a vital source of income for local artisans, food vendors, and small business owners. This year, entrepreneurs of all ages turned the event into an economic opportunity. […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE- A third-year Public Relations student at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) has turned a simple idea into a growing entrepreneurial journey, expanding from liquid soap production into the beauty industry while pursuing her studies. Nokuphila Mahlalela, an entrepreneur from Bhunya, revealed this during an interview with this publication on December […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE– The Youth Entrepreneurs Excellence Awards are set to take place in 2026, targeting youth funded under the Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund (YERF). The awards, which will be hosted nationally, aim to promote financial discipline, accountability, and sustainable business growth among young entrepreneurs. Participation in the awards will be strictly contingent on […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI NHLANGANO – The Youth Enterprise Fund (YEF) is setting its sights high, not just wanting Eswatini’s young people to start surviving businesses, but to groom disciplined entrepreneurs ready to build billion-emalangeni enterprises that can truly reshape the nation’s economy. Youth Fund CEO Mandla Nkambule said during the recognition of 12 youth in […]
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