Month: April 2026

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MANZINI – The growing wave of tetfulo being presented to King Mswati III is emerging as a strong indicator of a business sector that has found its footing again following the 2021 civil unrest. Business leaders say the increase in both the volume and value of traditional gifts reflects more than cultural […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Savings and Credit Cooperatives, SACCOs, have been urged to urgently adopt digital systems, enhance cyber security, and modernise service delivery to remain competitive and protect member funds. The call came at the official opening of the 7th SACCO Indaba on April 21, 2026 at Esibayeni Lodge, Esangweni Conference Centre, where […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini students studying in universities abroad have expressed gratitude to His Majesty King Mswati III for the opportunity. The students, speaking on Eswatini TV News presented by Kusile Breakfast Show on April 21, 2026, said under the King’s leadership, the country has shown significant growth in the education sector. This, […]

A Journey from Independence to the Ruby Jubilee BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The modern story of Eswatini begins with a defining moment, 6 September 1968. On this historic day, the Kingdom stepped into independence, reclaiming its sovereignty and shaping its own path forward. Just months before that milestone, on 19 April 1968, a royal […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MANZINI – Eswatini has taken a decisive step in the fight against cancer, with the OncAura Wellness Centre now capable of treating more than 70 patients per day  a breakthrough expected to end the long-standing trend of patients travelling abroad for life-saving care. Speaking during a media tour on April 21, 2026, […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Former Minister of Finance and Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Martin Dlamini says the highway to Sikhuphe from Manzini presents countless economic benefits. He made these remarks while conveying a congratulatory message to His Majesty the King on his 40-year reign and 58th birthday on Eswatini TV News presented […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– The continued use of illegal firearms in the commission of crimes across Eswatini has become a growing concern for the Royal Eswatini Police Service. Police say unlicensed and unlawfully possessed firearms continue to feature in violent crimes such as attempted murder, armed robbery, and other serious criminal activities, posing a major […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE- The Botswana Police Service (BPS) is hosting a delegation from the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) currently undertaking a bench-marking exercise on the BPS Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). Welcoming the delegation at Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) offices in Gaborone yesterday (20/04/2026), Deputy Director Crime Investigation Department (CID), responsible for CRB, […]