Month: March 2025

By Ntokozo Magongo MBABANE – Swimmers Hayley Hoy and Luca Fraser will compete against the finest athletes in Africa as they represent Eswatini in the 16th edition of the Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships 2025. The championships are scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from April 28 to May 3, 2025. The Eswatini Swimming […]

GRIXXLY’S ‘BEAR WITH ME’ HITS MAJOR STREAMING MILESTONE

By Phumzile Ndlovu MBABANE -Music Industry Breakthrough! Eswatini’s Grixxly has recently gained significant traction in the music industry with his mixtape ‘Bear With Me,’which has achieved over 33,000 streams on Spotify within just 10 days of its release. In an exclusive interview, Grixxly shared his excitement: “It feels amazing to finally be getting the recognition […]

AGRICULTURE: THE KEY TO ENDING POVERTY – NEAL

By Mbono Mdluli MBABANE – Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has declared agriculture as the ultimate solution to ending poverty and unemployment in the country, urging all stakeholders to capitalize on the current momentum in the sector. Speaking at the official launch of the Smallholder Agricultural Productivity Enhancement and Marketing Project (SAPEMP), Rijkenberg passionately emphasized […]

MPUMI MTSHWENI JOINS THE MOTHER OF ALL GOSPEL SHOWS

BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MANZINI – Gospel music enthusiasts are in for a delightful experience this May as Mpumi Mtshweni, the talented South African artist known for her hit song “Thathi Ndowo Yakho,” has been officially added to the line-up for the sixth edition of the Mother of All Gospel Shows. The sixth edition of the […]

RONNIE & KING MORA TEAM UP WITH CYPRESS BASKET

By Phumzile Ndlovu MANZINI – New Partnership Announcement! Renowned Eswatini comedians Ronnie and King Mora have officially signed a lucrative contract with Cypress Basket, stepping into the roles of Digital Marketers and Brand Ambassadors. This collaboration is a significant milestone for the duo, known for their unique comedic style and engaging social media content. The […]

ESWATINI STRENGTHENS HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AMID REGIONAL DISEASE CONCERNS

By Mbongeni Ndlela MBABANE – The Ministry of Health has issued timely health alerts aimed at safeguarding emaSwati against rising health risks in the region, including Mpox cases in South Africa and a local increase in seasonal influenza. In a proactive move, the Ministry is heightening disease surveillance and response measures as neighbouring South Africa […]

GOVT TO PROCURE 10K PREPAID WATER METERS

BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – As Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) customers are to transition to prepaid system, Government is planning to procure about 10 000 prepaid water meters in the 2025/26 financial year. This was said by Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela on March 25, 2025 in the House of Assembly. […]

PARLIAMENT LAUNCHES PROBE INTO EPTC DOWNSIZING AMID JOB LOSS CONCERNS

BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – Parliament has appointed a seven-member Select Committee to investigate the reported downsizing at the Eswatini Post and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC). This decision was made during the House of Assembly sitting on March 26, 2025. The committee comprises Ngudzeni MP Charles Ndlovu, Mambanyatsi MP Dr. Bonginkhosi Dlamini, Prince Mshengu, Lubombo Region […]

GOLFERS NOSMILO AND KAYLAH IN NAMIBIA FOR ALL-AFRICA LADIES CHALLENGE