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BY NOKWANDA DLAMIN(INTERN) EZULWINI – Eswatini’s hides industry is pursuing growth after losing about E1 million worth of hides when more than 15,000 were discarded during the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), which disrupted trade through border closures and forced industry players to focus on improving quality standards and accessing new export […]
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BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (INTERN) EZULWINI– Thousands of emaSwati farmers are experiencing improved livelihoods as the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) expands irrigation and rural development programmes designed to strengthen food production, employment and economic growth. Through its flagship projects, including the Komati Downstream Development Project and the Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project, EWADE […]
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BY NONTSETSELELO DLAMINI (INTERN) MBABANE– The Minister of Health Hon. Mduduzi Matsebula recieved donation of roofing building materials worth E105 000 from Business Eswatini (BE) through CONCO Limited at the Business Eswatini offices on April 14, 2026, to support the rehabilitation of the Mkhuzweni Health Centre Outpatient Department. The donation comes as part of ongoing […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – His Majesty King Mswati III took a private tour to inspect the International Convention Centre and Five Star Hotel (ICC & FISH) ahead of the celebrations for his 40-year reign and 58th birthday. This was on April 13, 2026 at Ezulwini where he was reportedly joined by Cabinet Ministers and […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE SIPHOFANENI – FNB Eswatini has officially opened its 13th branch at Siphofaneni Plaza, marking a major milestone in the bank’s 30-year presence in the country and strengthening access to financial services in one of Eswatini’s fastest-growing economic zones. The branch was officially opened on April 14, 2026, during a ceremony attended by […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini is set to host a major international diplomatic gathering, the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) African Regional Parliamentary Group of Meetings alongside the First Session of the Joint Africa–EU Parliamentary Assembly (JPA), scheduled for 7–14 May 2026. His Majesty’s Government, through the Ministry […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE LUYENGO – A major step toward sustainable agriculture and farmer-led innovation was marked with the official launch of the Agroecology Demonstration Site at Luyengo, bringing together partners committed to transforming food systems through knowledge sharing, experimentation, and climate-resilient farming practices. The initiative is led by PELUM Eswatini in partnership with University of […]
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MP Tsembeni calls for national alignment with monarch’s development agenda BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Appointed Member of Parliament (MP) Tsembeni Magongo has called on Emaswati to embrace a more forward-looking mindset and align themselves with the progressive vision of His Majesty King Mswati III as the country marks his 40-year milestone on the throne. […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE— The OGF Poetry Awards, is expanding its impact by creating opportunities for poets and strengthening the creative industry in Eswatini. Established in 2025, the awards were created to address gaps in the local poetry space. “The OGF Poetry Awards were born out of a deep recognition that while Eswatini has […]
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BY NELILE NXUMALO (INTERN) MBABANE– Five foreign nationals arrested in Mbabane on March 2026 over an alleged illegal online gambling operation have told the court they were lured with promises of promotions, better working conditions, and significantly higher salaries before relocating to Eswatini. Appearing in recent court proceedings, the women whose identities were withheld for […]
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