GOVERNMENT RELOCATES JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER TO MODERN OFFICES

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE— Government, through the King’s Office, has stepped in to improve working conditions for the Judicial Commissioner after years of operating from severely dilapidated offices, marking a significant milestone for the justice system. Judicial Commissioner (JC) Hhansense Dlamini and his team had for many years carried out their duties under extremely challenging […]

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NOTHANDO HLOPHE’S ‘METHODIST MEDLEY’ HITS 4 MILLION SPOTIFY STREAMS

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE- Eswatini’s gospel powerhouse Nothando Hlophe has achieved a historic milestone as the first solo gospel artist in the country to surpass 4 million streams on Spotify with her hit single, “Methodist Medley.” The song’s success extends far beyond Spotify, having also garnered over 7 million views on YouTube. “Methodist Medley” is […]

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TRADER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN AT MAKOTI FESTIVAL

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MALKERNS– Vendors and entrepreneurs, here is your chance to capitalize on one of Eswatini’s most vibrant cultural events. Trader applications for the highly anticipated 5th Edition of the Makoti Festival officially opened on Monday, January 19, 2026 and will remain open until March 15, 2026. Festival Director Thembinkosi Mthethwa confirmed the start […]

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POWER TARIFF HIKE PUTS MANUFACTURING JOBS AT RISK – EXIPRO MD

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWINI- Matsapha-based manufacturing company Exipro Managing Director, Gavin Adamson, has made a strong and thoughtful submission on the proposed electricity tariff hike, calling for clarity, balance and long-term planning to safeguard jobs and industrial growth in Eswatini. Speaking during a stakeholder consultation meeting held at Sibane Hotel, Adamson drew from over three […]

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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR BALANCE IN PROPOSED ELECTRICITY TARIFF INCREASE

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWINI – Various Stakeholders from business, government and civil society have urged the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) and the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) to carefully consider the economic, social and operational impact of the proposed average electricity tariff increase of 20.67%. The concerns were raised during a public consultation held at […]

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MICROPROJECTS OFFICIALLY HANDS OVER CONTRACTOR FOR TWO MOTSHANE ROADS

BY THEMBA ZWANE KUPHELENI – Government’s Microprojects Programme has officially handed over construction company Ant Group to two communities under Motshane Inkhundla, marking the commencement of road construction projects expected to improve access and mobility for local residents. The handover took place on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at Phalamende Community in Mpolonjeni Chiefdom and KaManyisa […]

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