Month: April 2026

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI NOKWANE – The Eswatini army is advancing a practical plan to ease pressure on government resources while promoting food sovereignty by producing its own food within military camps. Army Commander Mashikilisane Fakudze revealed during the 53rd Army Day celebrations at Nokwane Defence Headquarters. Fakudze said camps across the country have introduced farming […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA NOKWANE– His Majesty King Mswati III has commended the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force for strengthening national confidence through discipline, humanitarian service, and strong community relations during the 53rd Army Day at Nokwane Army Barracks. In his address, the King explained the importance of civil-military relations, noting that strong ties between soldiers and […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA NOKWANE – “The nation stands firmly behind you.” With these powerful words, His Majesty King Mswati III delivered a message of strong support to the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force during the 53rd Army Day at Nokwane Army Barracks. The King praised soldiers for their bravery and responsiveness in all situations, emphasizing their […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA NOKWANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has called on soldiers to strengthen their role in defending peace, unity, and national stability during the 53rd Army Day celebrations at Nokwane Army Barracks. The King shared that the responsibility of soldiers has expanded in modern times, requiring them to address not only traditional […]

BY ZINHLE DLAMINI (INTERN) MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service has arrested two former employees of MTN Eswatini in connection with an alleged E10.2 million airtime theft case that unfolded over two years and exposed what police describe as a breach of trust from within the telecoms sector. Police confirmed the arrest of the […]

BY NONTSETSELELO DLAMINI (INTERN) EBULEKENI – Government has strengthened rural connectivity and community safety with the official unveiling of the Mholongweni Youth Suspension Footbridge at Ebulekeni under Zombodze Emuva Inkhundla, a project implemented through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development’s Microprojects Programme in partnership with Engineers in Action. The bridge was unveiled by Minister […]

BY NELILE NXUMALO (INTERN) PIGGS PEAK    –  Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Changing Lives Association Thabiso Shongwe, visited Mswati II High School on April 9 , 2026, where he addressed learners on drug abuse and suicide affecting young people in Eswatini. Shongwe told learners that many young people are struggling in silence and […]

BY NOKUPHILA NXUMALO (INTERN) MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy grew by 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven mainly by the services sector, according to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Bulletin released by the Central Statistical Office, highlighting improved economic activity and resilience across key industries. The growth marks a sharp rise from […]