Month: December 2025

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE- A third-year Public Relations student at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) has turned a simple idea into a growing entrepreneurial journey, expanding from liquid soap production into the beauty industry while pursuing her studies. Nokuphila Mahlalela, an entrepreneur from Bhunya, revealed this during an interview with this publication on December […]

STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION: PETER ‘SAMORA’ SIMELANE RETIRES AFTER 3 DECADES OF BUILDING ESWATINIMED

Celebrating the CEO whose vision, courage, and care have transformed EswatiniMed and the Kingdom’s healthcare landscape The Board of Trustees of EswatiniMed announces that Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane, Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of May 2026 after more than 30 years of extraordinary service. Throughout his tenure, Simelane has combined visionary leadership with […]

ESWATINI STRENGTHENS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– The Kingdom of Eswatini has taken significant strides in strengthening its disaster preparedness and resilience framework, reaffirming Government’s commitment to protecting lives, infrastructure and livelihoods against natural and climate-related hazards. This was said by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini. He said this on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 when delivering his End-of-Year […]

ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES DRIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini continues to make significant progress in strengthening the country’s energy and natural resource sectors, as part of its broader vision to achieve sustainable development, economic growth and improved quality of life for all citizens. In line with Government’s commitment to achieving universal access […]

MINISTER OWEN ORDERS ADMISSION OF ALL QUALIFYING LEARNERS TO GRADE 8

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE — The Ministry of Education and Training has emphasized its commitment to inclusive education, directing that all qualifying learners be admitted into Grade 8 following the release of the 2025 Eswatini Primary School Assessment (EPSA) results, regardless of their progress category. Minister of Education and Training Owen Numalo said the early […]

STORM-DAMAGED SCHOOLS TO BE READY BEFORE JANUARY OPENING

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE- The Government of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Education and Training, is working with Microprojects, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), and other stakeholders to rehabilitate schools damaged by the recent storms ahead of the January school opening. The assurance that all affected schools will be ready before learners return was […]

ESWATINI MAKES ITS PRESENCE FELT IN THE WORLD

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – During the course of the year 2025, the Kingdom of Eswatini significantly strengthened its presence and influence on the global stage, reflecting the positive outcomes of Government’s deliberate investment in international engagement and diplomacy. Delivering his End-of-Year speech on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Private and Cabinet Office in Mbabane, […]

ESWATINI PREPARES FOR 2026 WITH A FOCUS ON GROWTH AND RENEWAL

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE- Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini laid out a hopeful vision for Eswatini’s future, reflecting on a year defined by economic recovery and a push for national unity. Speaking from the Cabinet Offices during a year end press conference, the Premier described 2025 as a period of turning promises into action, specifically […]

UEDF OPENS SENIOR DRILL AND DUTIES COURSE TO JUNIOR RANKS