Month: March 2026

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Easter holidays are only a couple of days away, and House of Assembly Speaker Jabulani Mabuza reminded Members of Parliament of the spiritual guidance shared by His Majesty King Mswati III and Her Majesty Indlovukazi during the year-opening prayer at Mandvulo Hall. Speaking during the Senate Portfolio Committee on Communication […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE LOBAMBA – The Attorney General (AG), Sifiso Mashampu Khumalo, read Standing Orders on Parliamentary conduct pieces of legislature in Parliament after Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns of misconduct and bringing the house into disrepute. The matter was first raised by Mbabane East Member of Parliament, Welcome Dlamini, and was duly supported […]

BY NOKWANDA DLAMINI(INTERN) MANZINI- The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ESTA) conducted a mock grading assessment at Maguga Lodge on Monday, March 30, at Maguga Lodge putting its trained Grading Assessors and Committee members to work as part of the nationwide Accommodation Grading Programme. This initiative, following intensive training in South Africa by experts from 3T Business […]

BY ZINHLE DLAMINI (INTERN) MBABANE— Key environmental stakeholders have taken a significant step towards strengthening conservation efforts in Eswatini by validating Protected Area Management Plans under the Mbuluzi Ecosystems Restoration Project during a high-level workshop held today, March 31 2026. The initiative brought together representatives from the Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC), the Ministry of […]

BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (INTERN) MANKAYANE – Police have since disclosed that E460 170 was involved in yesterday’s failed Eswatini Bank ATM heist in Mankayane, where five suspects were arrested on March 30, 2026 following a swift operation that led to the full recovery of the stolen money. The suspects, aged between 27 and 48 from […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE LOBAMBA – Eswatini has earned continental recognition for its commitment to peace and inclusive governance, following the prestigious African Union Award for Effective Governance – Peace Division. The accolade was received on behalf of the nation by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini, marking a significant milestone that highlights the country’s enduring stability […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI – The 2027 Population and Housing Census isn’t just meant to count Emaswati; it will cover everyone living in the Kingdom, including non-Emaswati residents who call Eswatini home. This inclusive approach ensures that no one is overlooked as the country plans for its future development. During Day 1 of the Questionnaire […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA– Efforts to strengthen conservation and secure Eswatini  protected areas have taken centre stage as stakeholders meet to validate key management plans under the Mbuluzi Ecosystems Restoration Project. The Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) has convened government representatives, conservation partners and technical experts at the King Sobhuza II Memorial Park Auditorium for […]