FIVE ARRESTED AFTER MANKAYANE ATM BOMBING

BY EPN REPORTER MBABANE— Police have swiftly arrested five suspects and recovered an undisclosed amount of money just hours after an ATM bombing incident in Mankayane early this morning. The suspects, believed to be of South African origin, were intercepted at Kadeda while driving towards Sicunusa. Their arrest follows a rapid response by law enforcement […]

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EEC LOSE E247 MILLION, GOVT SWIFTLY INTERVENE WITH DWALENI PLANT

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– The government swiftly intervened after Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) lost about E247 million due to importation of energy from neighbouring countries, especially South Africa’s ESKOM. According to an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Comprehensive Mitigation Plan for the proposed development of a 96MW Green Power Plant, at Edwaleni, Manzini , […]

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KING HAILED FOR E255M OACPS FUNDS RESCUE

…mobilises urgently needed E255 million (12.8 million Euros) in Malabo to rescue financially constrained organisation. … He leads by example with a pledge of E30 million (1.5 million Euros). BY KING’S OFFICE CORRESPONDENTS MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Leaders of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) have praised the leadership of His Majesty […]

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ADVENTURE AWAITS IN LUBOMBO THIS EASTER

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – The Eswatini Tourism Authority, together with Foton Eswatini, has intensified efforts to position the Lubombo region as a must visit destination this Easter. Through the #ADVENTUREAWAITS campaign, the experience unfolds beyond a single stop, offering a journey across diverse landscapes and carefully selected destinations. Supported by Mbabane Motors, the drive […]

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ESWATINI BOOSTS CLIMATE ACTION WITH REFRIGERANT RECOVERY VEHICLE

BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (INTERN) MBABANE– Eswatini strengthened its fight against climate change on March 27, 2026 with the handover of a Refrigerant Recovery Vehicle at the United Nations House, marking a key step towards improving the management of harmful cooling gases and protecting the environment. The vehicle was handed over through a partnership between the […]

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ENYC LAUNCHES INNOVATION HUB TO BOOST YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

BY NELILE NXUMALO (INTERN) MBABANE– The Eswatini National Youth Council has officially launched its Innovation Hub (iHUB) in Mbabane this week, a facility aimed at equipping young people with skills in innovation, entrepreneurship and digital technology. The launch, led by the Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Bongani Nzima ,brings together government and development […]

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GLOBAL TRADE REFORMS OFFER HOPE FOR SMALL ECONOMIES LIKE ESWATINI

BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (INTERN) YAOUNDÉ– Small economies like Eswatini are looking to global trade reforms for stability and growth as the World Trade Organization opened its 14th Ministerial Conference on March 26, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with urgent discussions focused on fixing challenges affecting international trade. The high-level meeting has brought together trade ministers and […]

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