Month: January 2026

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE– The Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, officially opened the 32nd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-32) at Hilton Garden Hotel on 28 January 2026, calling for people’s lives, livelihoods, and communities to be placed at the centre of climate action. She said Southern Africa is facing a […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Policymakers, climate experts, and regional leaders met at Hilton Garden Hotel on 28 January 2026 for SARCOF-32, stressing the need for stronger early warning systems and coordinated regional responses to extreme weather. SARCOF-32 brought together SADC member states, the World Meteorological Organization, and international partners to discuss strategies for climate […]

BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – Eswatini’s Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has expressed confidence that the United Kingdom (UK) can play a pivotal role in helping the Kingdom reach its ambitious target of E50 billion in trade by 2030. The remarks were made during the Eswatini–UK Business Forum, held on Wednesday, 28 […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Over 20 participants took part in the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) Business Incubator programme today, aimed at helping Emaswati turn business ideas into legally registered companies. Senior Communications Officer at RSTP, Senzo Malaza, told the public through the parastatal’s official social media pages that the programme is designed to […]

…. UK Now Second-Largest Market for Eswatini BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI– Eswatini exports goods worth approximately E2.6 billion (USD 154 million) to the United Kingdom, cementing the UK’s position as the Kingdom’s second-largest export market after South Africa. This was revealed during the Eswatini–UK Business Forum, held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Royal […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWINI- The Minister of Information, Communications and Technology, Hon Savannah Maziya, has reaffirmed Eswatini’s commitment to safeguarding personal data as a cornerstone of economic growth, innovation, and human dignity. Speaking during the Data Protection Day Commemoration on January 28,2026 at Sibane Hotel hosted by the Ministry of ICT in partnership with the […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWINI- Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) Chief Executive Officer Mvilawemphi Dlamini says protecting personal data is no longer a regulatory issue but a national responsibility that requires decisive leadership across government, business, and society. The Chief Executive Officer was Speaking at the Data Protection Day 2026 commemoration held at Sibanesami Hotel, emphasize that […]