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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The long-awaited Salary Review Report has finally been delivered, marking a major milestone in the journey toward improved remuneration for Eswatini’s public servants. The report was officially presented by the Salary Review Consultant, Emergence Human Capital-Umelusi, during a meeting between Public Sector Unions (PSUs) and the Government Negotiations Team (GNT) […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called on the international community to raise Africa’s share of renewable energy financing to at least 20% by 2030, stressing that this is vital for achieving a just and equitable global energy transition. Speaking at the opening of Africa Climate Week in Addis Ababa, […]
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BY VUYISWA MABILA MBABANE – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has once again recognized Eswatini’s refereeing talent, with two of the country’s top match officials, Zamani Simelane and Banele Thwala, appointed to officiate at the upcoming COSAFA U-17 Boys Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe from 11 to 20 […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Minister of Defence and Security, Senator Pholile Shakantu, and Zambia’s Minister of Defence, Honourable Ambrose Lwinji Lufuma, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 9, 2025, to establish the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security. The agreement marks the beginning of a strengthened partnership between the two nations, […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE– The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched its Country Programme Document (CPD) for Eswatini for 2026-2030, following its approval by the joint UNDP, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Executive Board in New York in August, 2025. This approval clears the way for […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI LUDZIDZINI- The 2025 Umhlanga Reed Dance has highlighted Eswatini’s role as a custodian of culture in Southern Africa, with more than 2 500 maidens from neighbouring South Africa joining the colourful ceremony. Delegations from the Zulu and Ndebele nations walked side by side with emaSwati maidens, showcasing a shared heritage that continues […]
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BY NOSIPHO MABUZA SITEKI – Rising Eswatini artist SG Trey is ready to inspire fans across the region with the release of his much-anticipated new single Lithemba, set to drop tomorrow, 10 September 2025, along with a vibrant music video. Born Sinethemba Gamedze, SG Trey has been steadily carving his place in the music industry […]
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BY NONCEDO SHABANGU MBABANE –Sthembile Dlamini of Ntondozi, knows farming is more than chasing profits. “Farming is a calling. You don’t have to quit when it is hard,” she says, recalling how she turned years of nursery work and mentorship into her own thriving seedling business, despite challenges like limited capital and unpredictable markets. Sthembile’s […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – EmaSwati showed remarkable commitment to their wellbeing at the 2025 Eswatini International Trade Fair, held from August 31 to September 7, 2025 at Mavuso Exhibition and Trade Centre in Manzini , by visiting the Ministry of Health’s stall to access free services and vital health information. According to the report […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s rich cultural heritage is proving to be more than tradition, it is now a powerful driver of economic growth. According to economist Sanele Sibiya, the Reed Dance is no longer just a celebration of culture, but is fast becoming one of the Eswatini’s biggest economic engines. This year’s ceremony […]
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