Ezulwini – FNB Eswatini brought together key stakeholders in the property sector for its inaugural Property Indaba 2026 on 18 February at the bank’s Head Office in Ezulwini. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration and improve the homeownership journey for emaSwati.
The gathering included estate agents, conveyancers, developers, valuers and representatives from the Deeds Office, creating a space to discuss process efficiencies, alignment across the property value chain and enhancing the home loan experience for customers.
FNB Executive Head of Retail, Mncedzi Ngomane, opened the session by stressing coordinated efforts across the ecosystem to advance inclusive homeownership.
“Driving inclusion in homeownership requires more than innovative products; it requires strong collaboration across the property value chain. As we continue to support young professionals and low-income earners through solutions like the Sicalo Home Loan, we are equally focused on strengthening partnerships with conveyancers, real estate professionals and the Deeds Office to improve process efficiency. Together, we can make the journey to homeownership seamless for emaSwati,” he said.
The Property Indaba is part of FNB Eswatini’s broader strategy to expand access to property finance while fostering stronger partnerships between financial institutions, real estate professionals and regulatory bodies.
Industry evaluator and panelist Bongani Zwane described the initiative as timely and impactful.
“The Property Indaba is a great initiative by the bank as stakeholder education and engagement are critical and trickle down to customer education,” he noted.
Moderator Tiyamike Maziya of Lionheart Properties called for collaboration and long-term thinking to build generational wealth.
“Only through constant communication and a shared understanding of our roles can we truly serve emaSwati and help them create generational wealth. The ‘meeting of the minds’ we speak about is the foundation for a more transparent and robust property market in Eswatini. Efficiency is achieved when every player in the value chain fulfils their role with the end customer in mind,” he said.
FNB Home Loans Lead Paris Dlamini welcomed contributions from industry partners and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to customer-focused innovation.
“Innovation in property finance is driven by collaboration. This Indaba enables us to refine our internal processes based on real-world feedback from industry partners. At FNB Eswatini, we see ourselves as more than just a lender. We are a partner in the homeownership journey. Our goal is to reduce friction in the property buying process and significantly improve turnaround times for customers,” she said.
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