Month: February 2026

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Eswatini Air is flying high as it approaches its third anniversary, reporting a 23 percent increase in load factor and more than E323 million in societal savings, reinforcing its growing role in boosting the Kingdom’s economy and regional connectivity. The results were shared during a Stakeholder Engagement Session at Esibayeni […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI EZULWINI— FNB Eswatini hosted its first-ever Property Indaba on 18 February 2026, bringing together property industry leaders to explore ways of making homeownership more accessible for emaSwati. The event, held at FNB’s Ezulwini Head Office, convened key stakeholders across the property value chain, including estate agents, conveyancers, developers, valuers, and representatives from […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE — Thulisile Dladla shared moments of hope and encouragement with 12 children supported by the Only God Knows Organisation during a heartfelt programme held at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office Boardroom on 26 February 2026. The children, who receive assistance with school fees, uniforms and social welfare support, were presented with […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Namibia has been urged to benchmark against Eswatini’s impartial labour dispute resolution system, alongside models in three other SADC countries and one East African nation, as it seeks to reform its own framework. The call was made during a regional stakeholder consultation workshop held in Rundu, Namibia, on 23 February […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE PIGG’S PEAK – The walls of Malandalahle and Mangwaneni Social Centres are set to receive a fresh coat of paint, with facilities for children and families undergoing much-needed refurbishment. This follows a donation of E20 000 by KFC Eswatini to the Pigg’s Peak Town Council on 26 February 2026. The funds will […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) Eswatini have convened a strategic meeting aimed at reshaping the construction sector to ensure emaSwati are given first preference in the issuance of contracts. The Council reported that on 25 February 2026, it hosted a delegation from the […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital (RFM) Solar System has been named Best Energy Efficiency Initiative at the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week Awards of Excellence, held on 25 February 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The award was received by His Royal Highness Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– In direct response to the Speech from the Throne delivered during the official opening of the Third Session of the 12th Parliament, the Eswatini National Youth Council (ENYC) has announced 11 programmes it will immediately implement to advance youth development. In a statement, the Council formally acknowledged and affirmed the strategic […]