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PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) KWALUSENI– Today the Scholarship Unit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security participated in an Open Day hosted by the University of Eswatini, where prospective students gathered to explore academic opportunities and receive guidance on applying for government scholarships. The event provided learners with crucial information on scholarship applications, priority study […]
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BY ZINHLE DLAMINI (INTERN) MBABANE– Journalists and media practitioners across the region have been invited to submit entries for the COMESA Media Awards 2026 following an extension of the submission deadline to March 28 2026. The call for entries was announced by the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Trade, encouraging journalists to showcase impactful stories […]
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… Ongoing evacuations continue as Eswatini intensifies efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens amid rising tensions in the Gulf region. BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Government has successfully repatriated another liSwati national from the Middle East as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard citizens amid the escalating tensions affecting parts of the Gulf […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA– A total of 1 897 candidates underwent trade testing under the National Industrial and Vocational Training (NIVT) programme during the 2025/26 financial year as government continues strengthening technical and vocational skills development. This was revealed by Labour and Social Security Minister Phila Buthelezi while presenting the Ministry’s annual report before the […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– In an era of persistent inflation, currency volatility and rapid digital transformation, a growing number of analysts argue that organisations without exposure to Bitcoin risk long-term financial vulnerability. While the claim that companies will automatically go bankrupt without Bitcoin may sound extreme, the structural economic arguments behind it deserve serious examination. […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, has spent E298 316 533.02 on scholarships supporting Emaswati studying at local and international tertiary institutions. This was revealed by Labour and Social Security Minister Phila Buthelezi in a preamble presented before the ministry’s House of Assembly Portfolio Committee. The ministry […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Municipal Council of Mbabane has announced that the city’s Smart City initiative is progressing well, with plans to introduce free 5G internet connectivity and expand surveillance infrastructure in the capital. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MANZINI– The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in partnership with the Municipal Council of Manzini, has commenced a road rehabilitation project aimed at improving traffic flow and strengthening road infrastructure in the city’s central business district. The project began on March 9 2026 and will focus on the rehabilitation of Ngwane […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MANZINI– The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) and His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) have joined the nation and the world in commemorating International Women’s Day, paying tribute to the strength, resilience and leadership of women serving in security institutions and across the country. In statements released on March 8, 2026 the Royal […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Learners from 21 schools across the Lubombo Region gathered on March 6 2026 for an inspiring programme aimed at encouraging greater participation of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The initiative was organised by the UNESCO Eswatini National Commission in partnership with the Kingdom of Eswatini Academy of […]
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