Category: Business

By Tandzile Dlamini MBABANE – In Sigulaneni, Hhohho region, a determined young man is proving that with the right tools and support, dreams can turn into opportunities. Lucky Dlamini, 34, completed his plumbing training at the Manzini Industrial Training Centre (MITC) in 2018 and later earned his Grade 3 plumbing qualification from VOCTIM. Yet, despite […]

BY NONCEDO SHABANGU MBABANE– “I don’t see myself under anyone’s supervision for eight hours a day,” says 21 year old Sphosetfu Dlamini, who has beaten poverty, unemployment, and drought to build a thriving agribusiness from scratch in his village. Raised by a single unemployed mother alongside seven sisters, Dlamini knows hardship firsthand. Yet, those early […]

…From mixing dishwashing liquid in 2024 to sponsoring major expos, Sebenele Mtsetfwa’s Classic Shine Cleaning Solutions is proof that hard work, resilience, and vision can turn a fresh graduate into a rising entrepreneur. BY PHESHEYA IAN KUNENE MANZINI – Sebenele Mtsetfwa is proof that you don’t need decades of experience to make waves in business, […]

BY NOSIPHO MABUZA MAHLANYA- Resilience and beads weave together the story of a determined entrepreneur. What began as a difficult chapter in 1998 when she was forced to quit school due to financial challenges, has now turned into a story of resilience and entrepreneurship for Phindile P. Zwane. Zwane, who was in Form 3 at […]

BY NOSIPHO MABUZA EZULWINI- Dynamic women gather to share insights, build networks, and foster sustainable success. The Sebenza Moghuel Foundation is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Women in Business Networking Brunch, a premier event dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and connecting women in entrepreneurship and leadership. The brunch will take place on 20 September […]

BY NONCEDO SHABANGU MBABANE – Pastor Thabsile Methula, 60, of Jubukweni, has been growing sweet potatoes, maize, beans, peanuts, cabbages, and spinach since 2013 to feed her family and supply the local community. Methula has turned a personal mission into a small scale enterprise. She started farming since she is preaching in rural areas, wanting […]

BY VUYISWA MABILA MANZINI — FNB Eswatini has disbursed E250 million to support the growth of more than 1000 local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through its innovative automated scored lending approach. The announcement was made during an FNB SME Seminar held at the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) on Friday, which was attended by […]