UN APPLAUDS ESWATINI’S PROGRESS AS NEW COOPERATION FRAMEWORK TAKES EFFECT

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The United Nations (UN) has commended the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini for its leadership in advancing national development priorities through the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021–2025. According to a statement issued by UN Eswatini, the outgoing cooperation framework guided collective UN support towards strengthening institutions, […]

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5-YEAR PLAN LAUNCHED TO BETTER PROTECT PUBLIC MONEY

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has taken a decisive step towards strengthening accountability and transparency in the management of public resources with the development of a comprehensive five-year Strategic Plan. The strategy is being developed with technical support from international and regional partners, the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) […]

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GOSPEL SENSATION NOZIPHO BEULAH TO GRACE ‘THRONE ROOM’ ENCOUNTER

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE SIDVOKODVO– The local gospel community is buzzing with anticipation as the anointed Nozipho Beulah is officially announced as a featured guest for the upcoming Throne Room: The Divine Encounter. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, at the TLC Events Centre, this spiritual gathering promises a transformative experience for worshipers across the Kingdom. The […]

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LETICIA REFLECTS ON HER HISTORIC 2025 AFCON FINAL OFFICIATING

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini’s referee Leticia Viana has reflected on her historic experience officiating at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where she became the first liSwati match official to take part in an AFCON final. Viana served as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the tournament’s showpiece final between second-time champions Senegal […]

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WORKERS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, CONSUMERS RAISE CONCERNS OVER TARIFF HIKE

BY MBONO MDLULI MANZINI– Workers’ organisations, consumer representatives, and representatives of people with disabilities have expressed deep concern over the proposed electricity tariff increase, warning that many households are already struggling to cope with the current cost of power. These concerns were raised on Saturday, 24 January 2026, during a Stakeholder Consultative Meeting organised by […]

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