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BY NELIWE NGUBANE(INTERN) MATSAPHA– What began in 1996 in a single classroom with just five believers and a God-sized vision has blossomed into a global powerhouse of faith. As Jesus Calls Worship Centre International (JCWCI) approaches its landmark 30th anniversary, the upcoming Gathering of Nations (GON) Conference, running from March 30th to April 5th, 2026, […]
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NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (INTERN) LUBULINI– As Eswatini faces a youth unemployment rate of 56%, ten young people from the Lubombo and Shiselweni regions are rewriting their futures by venturing into cellphone repair businesses through the Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme (EYEP) on Wednesday. Among the beneficiaries are Gama Siphendulile Wendy from Lubuli, Mahlalela Gcinile Thulile from Mhlume, […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The senior national team, Sihlangu has suffered 0-2 defeat at the hands of minnows, Eritrea. This was on 25 March 2026 in Morocco, during their first leg preliminary round of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The senior national team, affectionately known as Sihlangu, suffered a disappointing 2–0 […]
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…. Majority of teachers now permanent and pensionable. …. Govt reports strong progress as 77% of high school and 91% of primary school teachers secure stable employment. BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA– Government has disclosed its commitment to strengthening the country’s education sector, with a total of 9 100 high school teachers and 6 644 primary […]
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BY ZINHLE DLAMINI (INTERN) LOBAMBA— Small business owners are breaking into international markets while new factories rise across the country, as government intensifies efforts to position Eswatini as a competitive player in global trade. Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Mancoba Khumalo outlined the developments during the Senate Portfolio Committee Budget Debate, where he also […]
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….salary review full implementation projected to cost E1.6 billion, rising to E2.1 billion when including politicians and other beneficiaries. BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Civil servants are set for long-awaited relief after the Minister of Public Service, Mabulala Maseko, confirmed that the outstanding 85 per cent of the salary review will be paid in July […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Government, through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, has encouraged Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) not to just embrace, but take the initiative to fulfill Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS)’s Tax Compliance obligations. Addressing woman bakers at the SME Business Connect Session at Mountain View on 25 March 2025, Philisiwe […]
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BY NOKUPHILA NXUMALO (INTERN) MBASHENI – A shared sense of purpose filled the room as parents, teachers, and community leaders from Mbasheni and St Joseph’s gathered this week to reflect on progress, challenges, and the future of child protection in their communities. The meeting, coordinated by the SWAGAA under the KNH Project, created a space […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (Intern) MBABANE – Thandeka Dlamini, manager of the External Trade Exhibition, has extended applications for Eswatini businesses to join Taiwan’s Food Taipei in June, targeting export ready enterprises with market ready products. For many emaSwati entrepreneurs, the journey from local markets to international shelves often begins with a single opportunity. For some, that […]
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By Nelile Nxumalo (INTERN) MANZINI – Questions around the effectiveness of youth skills programmes, who benefits, and how outcomes are measured took centre stage on March 24, 2026 when a delegation from GFA Consulting Group visited Gwamile Vocational and Commercial Training Institute. The visit assessed training delivery, institutional capacity and alignment with labour market needs. […]
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