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Dressing the Nation in Tradition By Tlalane Dlamini Today, we celebrate Phindile Gama – Haesanne, a vibrant entrepreneur making waves at the bustling Manzini Market. Gama – Haesanne is not just selling traditional attire; she’s weaving culture and heritage into every piece, empowering individuals to connect with their roots. With the annual Buganu festival upon […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Minister of Housing and Urban Development Apollo Maphalala has challenged governments of the country’s towns and cities (local governments) to come up with their own ways of making money, without burdening the ratepayers. Minister Maphalala said such a move would go a long way in making the local governments to […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI – A night of glitz, celebration, and excellence unfolded at The George Hotel in Manzini as Eswatini’s best and brightest enterprises gathered for the prestigious 2024 Quality Awards. The event, a hallmark of business excellence, saw Eswatini Meat Industries crowned as the grand winner, securing two coveted titles: Eswatini Organisation of […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MBABANE– A new beginning for Young Zesh! National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) 2024 Outstanding Afro pop Artist Young Zesh has taken a monumental step in his career by launching his own record label, Mabonwa Abulawe Records, alongside the release of his debut single titled ‘Bustard.’ This initiative showcases his ambition and […]
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By Mbono Mdluli MBABANE – The Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) has received high praise from the Minister of Education and Training, Owen Nxumalo, for its initiative to introduce a medicine programme aimed at developing local doctors. Speaking during a tour of the university on February 19, 2025, alongside parliamentary portfolio committees, Minister Nxumalo emphasized […]
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By Ntokozo Magongo MBABANE – The submission of nominees for the National Sports Awards will closes on February 28, 2025. The Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council (ESRC) will hosts the awards next month on a date yet to be announced. There are 10 categories to be awarded with the main ones being outstanding sportsman, junior […]
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By EPN intern HLATIKHULU – The opening of a new Shoprite store in Hlatikhulu has brought a significant boost to local employment, with 31 direct jobs created for community members. This development is part of Shoprite’s growing presence in the Shiselweni Region, where the retail giant now provides approximately 500 jobs across five stores. Officiating […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Minister of Health, Mduduzi Matsebula, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure that the 2025/26 budgetary allocations for the Ministry of Health are utilised effectively and for their intended purposes. Speaking during the 2025/26 Budget Speech debate on February 18, 2025, Minister Matsebula emphasised his Ministry’s commitment to improving Eswatini’s healthcare system so that every […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has expressed his sincere gratitude to the Eswatini Government for the generous budget allocation of E150 million for factory shells. Out of the E150 million, E140 million will be dedicated to the construction of the actual factory shells, while the remaining E10 million will be allocated for building […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MANZINI – A one on one with new Swazi Boy PRO! With the build-up of the highly anticipated sixth edition of Musiq Fest (HMF) hosted by Swazi Boy, which will be held at the Manzini Club on 29 March 2025, we met up with their newly appointed, Public Relations Officer (PRO) Nduduzo […]
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