SADC’S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE– The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is intensifying efforts to diversify its energy mix and accelerate the shift towards clean and sustainable power sources, with wind energy emerging as a key opportunity for the region. Director of Energy Thabile Nkosi on February 23,2026 moderated a high-level session at the ongoing SADC […]

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EWADE, INDIA COMPANY SIGN E1.78 BILLION MNWAP Phase 1B CONTRACT

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) and Indian construction company, GVPR Engineers Limited, have signed a contract for construction of the Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Project (MNWAP) Phase 1B – the Main Conveyance Pipeline from the Mpakeni Dam worth E1.78 billion. The groundbreaking agreement saw the government entity and GVPR […]

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CABINET MOVES FROM TALK TO ACTION

…. Cabinet determined to Fix Key Challenges …. Government Targets Jobs, Health and Roads BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – Cabinet has unveiled a decisive action plan aligned with the Speech from the Throne delivered during the official opening of Parliament on February 20, 2026. Meeting in two intensive sessions from 16–19 and 23 February at […]

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POLICE URGE VIGILANCE AS CHILD DROWNING CASES RISE

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has expressed deep concern over the rising number of drowning incidents involving children, as the country experiences unusually high temperatures. Hot weather often tempts children to swim in rivers and other water bodies, sometimes without the necessary skills or supervision. According to information published […]

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MINISTER WANTS STRONGER REGIONAL POWER LINES TO BOOST ENERGY TRADE

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, His Royal Highness Prince Lonkhokhela, has emphasised the need to strengthen regional transmission lines to facilitate electricity trade across Southern Africa. He also highlighted the importance of addressing high tariffs and exploring tariff harmonisation to support sustainable energy solutions in the region. Prince […]

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PARLY HOLDS FIRST 2026 SITTING TOMORROW

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Parliament, House of Assembly, will tomorrow hold its first sitting of 2026, marking the beginning of legislative work under a renewed national vision for economic transformation. This follows last Friday’s official opening of the Third Session of the 12th Parliament by His Majesty King Mswati III, where he delivered a […]

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