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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini’s inflation rate eased further in March 2026, declining by 0.3 percentage points compared to February, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Figures released by the Central Statistical Office show that overall inflation now stands at 1.6%, down from 1.9% recorded in February 2026. This also reflects […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA- His Majesty King Mswati III on April 15 received Ming-Yen Tsai, Director-General of Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, in a high-level engagement that underscores the strong and enduring ties between Eswatini and the Republic of China (Taiwan). During the meeting, DG Tsai delivered a warm congratulatory message from President Lai Ching-te, marking […]
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… Civil Servants Set for Up to 69% Salary Increase … E195m Shortfall Pushes Notching to 2027 … Govt Urges Patience to Safeguard Economic Stability BY MBONGENI NDLELA and MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Government has made a firm yet measured appeal to public servants to exercise patience and understanding as it prioritises the full implementation […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA– Somhlolo National Stadium is already buzzing with activity as preparations intensify for the grand double celebration of King Mswati III’s 58th birthday and 40 years on the throne, set to take place on April 24, 2026. The atmosphere at the Somhlolo National Stadium came alive on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Health authorities have intensified calls for routine medical screening, urging emaSwati to take responsibility for their health through the Know Your Numbers campaign, aimed at improving early detection of disease, reducing treatment costs, and promoting longer and healthier lives during the World Health Day commemoration in Mbabane. Minister of Health Mduduzi […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), Savannah Maziya, has hailed His Majesty King Mswati III’s innovative vision which led to the establishment of the Ministry of ICT in 2009. The minister was extending hers and her portfolio’s congratulatory message to His Majesty the King’s 40-year reign and 58th […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The International Trade Centre (ITC), through EU-funded programme, is hosting a workshop to strengthen the capacity of partner institutions to design, implement, and monitor disability-inclusive skills and enterprise development programmes, while generating concrete, institution-specific actions that support inclusive economic participation. ITC Institutional Sustainability Expert, Bongani Simelane said they were delivering […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE– Government has shifted its focus to health financing under the 2026 World Health Day commemoration, with plans to raise Universal Health Coverage (UHC) from 56 percent to 65 percent by 2030. Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula made the announcement on Wednesday during the national commemoration in Mbabane, outlining funding reforms aimed […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI – A 25-year-old woman from Mbadlane has been fined E9 000 or two years’ imprisonment after being convicted under Eswatini’s Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act, in a case that highlights the growing enforcement of digital laws in the country. Tengetile Msane appeared before the Manzini Magistrate’s Court on 10 April, where […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE– The Municipal Council of Mbabane has entered into a landmark partnership with World Vision Eswatini, signing a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 15, 2026 at the Municipal offices in Mbabane, aimed at tackling urban poverty and uplifting vulnerable communities across the capital city. The agreement marks a significant step […]
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