Month: April 2026

Shabangu outlines legal pressures facing Eswatini’s media BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – Renowned lawyer Zweli Shabangu has raised concern over the growing pressure that lawsuits place on media institutions, warning that excessive litigation risks undermining press freedom and discouraging public interest reporting. Shabangu made these remarks on 30 April 2026 during the commemoration of World […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini is entering an exciting new phase of economic opportunity, with strategic investments, strong financial governance, and citizen-focused reforms positioning the country for sustained growth, Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has announced. Speaking during the latest Finance in Focus address, the Minister outlined key developments shaping the economy, highlighting the […]

…. Company celebrates leadership behind landmark Ezulwini Palazzo BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– Eswatini Mobile has commended its Executive Chairman Michelo Shakantu for his leadership in executing the national development vision championed by His Majesty King Mswati III. The recognition follows the successful opening of the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre (ICC) on Saturday, April 25, […]

….. commends journalists for accurate and impactful reporting BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI– Members of the media have been praised for their continued efforts in delivering accurate and reliable information to the public, reinforcing their critical role in Eswatini’s democratic development. The commendation was made by lawyer Gabsile Xolile Mnisi during the commemoration of World Press […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – World Vision Eswatini has handed over two vehicles to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy to strengthen the implementation of rural water projects expected to benefit 18 constituencies across the country. The handover took place on 30 April 2026 under the Universal Water Service Coverage Project, a 50:50 partnership […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE SIMUNYE – In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17, which emphasises partnerships as a driver of sustainable development, the Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RES) has channelled more than E848 000 into water projects for two communities through proceeds from its annual charity golf tournament.  At  Maphiveni, a water project […]

By Mfanufikile Khathwane MBABANE- The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Appolo Maphalala (MP), has identified the localisation of development programmes as the most critical step towards achieving meaningful progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at the Twelfth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, convened by the United […]