PERSISTENT RAINS PUSH ESWATINI DAMS BEYOND CAPACITY, PUBLIC WARNED OF DEADLY FLOODS

BY TANDZILE  DLAMINI MBABANE – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued an urgent warning as heavy, continuous rainfall sweeps across Eswatini, pushing all major dams above full capacity. The advisory, released on January 13, 2026, alerts communities nationwide to serious flooding risks and dangers to life, property, and infrastructure. Saturated soils, swollen rivers, […]

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ETA RELEASES CHOOSE ESWATINI CAMPAIGN 2025 CONTENT CREATORS’ IMPACT REPORT: SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS

MBABANE – The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) has released the Choose Eswatini Campaign 2025 Content Creators’ Impact Report: Social Media Analytics and Insights, highlighting the strong performance and measurable impact of content creator led marketing during the 2025 festive season. On 5 November, the ETA officially launched the Choose Eswatini Festive Season Campaign, its flagship […]

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REGIONAL TRAVEL SUSTAINS ESWATINI’S TOURISM DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON

International arrivals During the Festive and Incwala season, Eswatini recorded a total of 140,453 inbound arrivals indicating robust tourism activity over the peak travel period of 22 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. International visitors accounted for 69,121 arrivals, reflecting sustained demand from both regional and selected long-haul markets. The remaining 71,332 arrivals (50.78%) were […]

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UNITY WILL DEFINE ESWATINI’S 2026 – BE PRESIDENT MVUSELELO FAKUDZE

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – President of Business Eswatini Mvuselelo Fakudze says the country is entering 2026 with renewed confidence, improved economic fundamentals and a real opportunity for shared prosperity, provided all sectors unite around a common national vision. Speaking at the Business Eswatini Annual Reflections 2026, held under the theme “King, Country, Business,” Fakudze, […]

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SANCHEZIEY UNVEILS AMBITIOUS 2026 STRATEGIC BRAND PLAN

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI- In a move that signals a new era of professionalisation in the local music industry, Afro-traditional sensation Sancheziey hosted an exclusive corporate brand launch and strategic presentation at Plant Co (formerly Emfuleni Lifestyle). The event served as a high-level briefing for current partners and potential stakeholders, mapping out the artist’s ambitious […]

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POLICE TRANSFERS STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has implemented a wide-ranging transfer and redeployment exercise aimed at strengthening leadership, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing service delivery across the country. Among the notable appointments is the posting of Sifiso “Nuro” Ntibane as the new Mbabane Police Station Commander. Ntibane takes over command […]

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