His career of more than 18 years in these sectors included positions as managing director of Nedbank and as CEO of MTN Eswatini.

His work in government included cutting of nonessential expenses and making plans to improve the country's economy and ease of doing business ranking.

[1] The U.S. ambassador Lisa J. Peterson called Dlamini's appointment unconstitutional, as he was not a member of the House of Assembly at the time.

[8] The following year, he had to defend the government's decision to suspend cost of living adjustments for public sector employees.

[14] He was transferred to a hospital in South Africa in early December, when Deputy Prime Minister Themba N. Masuku said he was in stable condition and responding to treatment.

[13][15] According to the Constitution of Eswatini, Themba Masuku was supposed to serve as the acting prime minister for a maximum period of three months.