Month: December 2025

MBABANE – The Ministry of Education and Training has introduced a positive reform to the country’s primary education system, with Grade 7 examinations now officially renamed the Eswatini Primary School Assessment. Announcing the change during the release of the Grade 7 results, Minister Owen Nxumalo explained that the shift aligns with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) […]

Strong Performances Shine in Standard Five Results Nationwide BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s education sector has received a positive boost as the latest Standard Five results reflect impressive achievements across schools, with many centres recording exceptionally high proficiency levels and commendable pass rates. A significant number of schools achieved 100% success in the “Sufficient […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The National Maize Corporation (NMC) has announced the opening of a payment window for farmers whose applications for the 2025/26 Beans Production Input Subsidy were approved but not yet paid. The window opens on January 5, 2026, and will remain open until the allocated budget is exhausted. NMC Chief Executive […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) has announced that the 2025 Grade 7 examination results will be officially released on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. The announcement follows the formal approval of the results by the ECESWA Board earlier today, marking a significant milestone in the country’s academic calendar. The results […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE– Standard Bank Eswatini has rewarded customers across the country with exciting prizes through its Choose Standard Bank campaign, which promotes safer card usage while encouraging customers to actively use their bank cards during the festive season. The event was held on 29 December 2025. The campaign, launched by Standard Bank Eswatini, rewards […]