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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy recorded a major positive milestone in November 2025, with the national inflation rate easing to 2.4%, marking one of the lowest levels in recent years and reflecting growing price stability across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO), […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini’s GDP grew by a robust 5.8 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025 on a seasonally adjusted basis. The 2025 Third Quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Bulletin released by the Central Statistics Department’s National Accounts Unit shows that Eswatini’s economy recorded solid and encouraging growth during the […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE— Rising musical sensation Mayibongwe Ngomane, popularly known as Catboy Eswatini, is using his talent to uplift the nation with the release of his latest hit, “Buyekhaya.” Featuring his brother Pop Swxzie and sister Nolly N, the song which dropped on December 3, 2025, is a beautiful anthem of resilience and optimism. […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MALKERNS— Food lovers and cultural enthusiasts can finally mark their calendars as the much-anticipated Eswatini Kota Festival is officially set to return on October 10, 2026. The event will take place at the scenic Malkerns Country Club, a venue that has become synonymous with the kingdom’s most vibrant outdoor gatherings. The upcoming […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE— Eswatini-born music sensation Zandile Nxumalo, professionally known as Zee Nxumalo, has officially cemented her status as a continental powerhouse, breaking records to become the only female artist to secure a spot in the Top 10 overall most-streamed artists in South Africa for 2025. The 22-year-old star shared the monumental milestone with […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Rehabilitation works are expected to commence on the Siphocosini–Mvambi Road following an official assessment that confirmed extensive deterioration along the key transport route. The assessment was conducted during a site inspection on January 9, 2026, involving government officials from the Ministry of Works and representatives of the contracted company, AG […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Businesses and residents in Siphofaneni can now access banking services at any time of day following the opening of Standard Bank Eswatini’s sixth Digital Branch, a move aimed at improving safety, convenience and financial access for a fast-growing community. The new branch, officially launched by Standard Bank representatives, operates 24 […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – ChafZar Lifestyle is excited to announce that this coming Easter it will host the inaugural Tri-Nation Festival, a major regional event involving South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique. Scheduled to debut during the Easter Weekend of April 2 to April 5, 2026, the festival will feature a comedy show, gospel music, a […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Farmers across Eswatini are being encouraged to safeguard their hard work and investments through an affordable agricultural insurance programme designed to protect crops against climate and other unexpected risks. The initiative, promoted through the Eswatini National Agricultural Union (ESNAU), is steadily gaining attention as a practical solution for farmers seeking […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has issued a timely and reassuring public safety message, calling on members of the public to remain alert and take extra precautions as persistent rains continue across the country. With weather forecasts indicating the possibility of localised flooding, the police are placing people’s safety […]
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