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BY MBONO MDLULI BUHLENI – Thousands of members of the Lutsango regiment have dispersed from Buhleni Royal Residence, marking the official close of the first leg of this year’s Buganu Festival. The women departed on Sunday, 1 March 2026, having arrived in Buhleni on Friday, 27 February 2026, for three days of vibrant cultural celebration. […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Emaswati have been urged to embrace Agape Love and place people first in the fight against stigma and discrimination, as the Kingdom of Eswatini joined the world in commemorating Zero Discrimination Day on March 1, 2026. In a joint statement, the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, through the National […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI BUHLENI – A number of handcraft traders at Buganu 2026 are taking steps to modernize their businesses by adopting digital payment solutions, making shopping easier for tourists and customers who do not carry cash. Futhi Mhlanga, a well-known trader from the Manzini Handcraft Market, is marking her seventh year at Buganu and […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE BUHLENI – His Majesty Mswati III has urged members of Lutsango to take full advantage of a new HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, recently introduced in Eswatini. The King was speaking at Buhleni Royal Residence during the first leg of the 2026 Buganu Ceremony, where thousands of Lutsango members gathered to celebrate culture […]
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By Mbono Mdluli BUHLENI – Her Majesty the Indlovukazi has called for the extension of the Buhleni dance arena, citing the growing numbers of Lutsango attending the annual Buganu Ceremony. Speaking during the first leg of the 2026 Buganu Ceremony at Buhleni Royal Residence on Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Queen Mother noted that the […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI BUHLENI – His Majesty King Mswati III has expressed heartfelt appreciation for the impressive turnout of Lutsango members during the first leg of the 2026 Buganu Ceremony held at Buhleni Royal Residence. Addressing the gathering, His Majesty the King commended Lutsango for answering the royal call in large numbers, noting that their […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Auditor General has issued a qualified opinion on the Consolidated Government Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, highlighting material misstatements while reaffirming the country’s commitment to strengthening accountability and transparency in public finance management. According to the 2025 Auditor General report, assets were misstated by […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI BUHLENI – Mbabane East Member of Parliament, Welcome Dlamini, has commended the Ministry of Education and Training for introducing Imvunulo in schools, saying the initiative will help learners preserve their cultural heritage. Speaking recently, Dlamini highlighted the importance of connecting young learners to their roots. “For the kids to not lose their […]
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