E2.6BN MR14/21 ROAD PROJECT TO CREATE JOBS, SKILLS AND IMPROVED SERVICES

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI EZULWINI – Government has signed contracts for the E2.6 billion MR14/21 road project, clearing the way for construction to begin on a major infrastructure programme set to improve connectivity and livelihoods across Sithobelweni, Maloma, Nsoko and Siphambanweni, with completion scheduled within 36 months. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport formalised the […]

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TAIWAN INVESTMENT DRIVE BOOSTS ESWATINI INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini is intensifying efforts to attract industrial investment and expand its production base following renewed engagement with Taiwanese investors held on April 22, 2026 at the Mountain View Hotel. The engagement, coordinated by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA), brought together institutional stakeholders including the Eswatini Electricity […]

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ESWACOS STRENGTHENS RIGHTS PROTECTION THROUGH REGIONAL COLLABORATION

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Society (ESWACOS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the protection and management of creative rights through active regional engagement, following its participation in a Knowledge Exchange Programme hosted by the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 13th to […]

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MANZINI LAUNCHES CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP AHEAD OF KING’S 40th JUBILEE

BY NOKWANDA DLAMINI (INTERN) MANZINI – The Manzini Municipal Council has officially launched a city-wide clean-up campaign on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 as part of preparations for the Kingdom of Eswatini’s celebration of His Majesty King Mswati III’s 40th Jubilee. The initiative, led by Manzini Mayor Wesley Dlamini, brought together councillors, members of the municipal […]

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ESWATINI, TAIWAN STRENGTHEN INVESTMENT COOPERATION THROUGH BUSINESS SEMINAR

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini continues to position itself as an attractive investment destination as the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) hosted a Taiwan–Eswatini Business Seminar on April 22, 2026 at the Mountain View Hotel. The session featured key presentations from EIPA, the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC), and Business Eswatini, highlighting […]

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GOVERNMENT REOPENS JNF, INVITES UNIONS FOR TALKS

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini Government, through the Ministry of Public Service, has reopened the Joint Negotiation Forum (JNF) and invited Public Service Unions (PSUs) for fresh engagements, including discussions surrounding salary notching. The development is being viewed as a positive step towards continued dialogue between government and organised labour following recent tensions over […]

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