MICROPROJECTS, EIA INVEST E147 MILLION IN 9 YEARS, E34.25 MILLION FOR 2026

BY THEMBA ZWANE EBULEKENI – Government, through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development under the Microprojects wing and Engineers in Action (EIA) have invested E147 million in the past nine years on community development projects. This has been disclosed by Minister of Public Service, Mabulala Maseko, during the official unveiling of Mholongweni Youth Suspension […]

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WILSON B. NKOSI HONOURED FOR 40 YEARS RADIO CAREER

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE- Veteran broadcaster Wilson B. Nkosi, widely regarded as one of Southern Africa’s most influential radio voices, was honoured for his remarkable 40-year career in broadcasting during the inaugural Tri-Nations Festival, which successfully brought together South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique in a vibrant Easter weekend celebration of entertainment and culture. Nkosi is […]

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EIPA CALLS TRADERS TO JOIN NATIONAL DIRECTORY

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA), with strategic support from the European Union and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has announced the development of a National Traders Directory aimed at strengthening business linkages and improving global competitiveness for Eswatini-based traders. The initiative, announced on April 9, 2026, seeks to create […]

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ESWATINI PREPARES FOR UPCOMING YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES IN DAKAR 2026

BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN) MBABANE – Eswatini is preparing for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026, as the Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA) Treasurer Zakhele Zulu participates in the Chef de Mission Seminar in Senegal. The seminar, taking place from 9-11 April 2026, brings together representatives from National Olympic Committees around […]

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FARMERS’ VOICES DRIVE CHANGE IN MHLAMBANYATSI OUTREACH

BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (INTERN) MHLAMBANYATSI – Farmers in Mhlambanyatsi Inkhundla gathered in large numbers on April 9, 2026, as the Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister Mandla Tshawuka, brought services directly to the community, giving farmers a powerful platform to speak openly about the challenges affecting their livelihoods. The engagement, held under the “Taking the […]

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HEADTEACHERS TO FACE TOUGH ACTION OVER ILLEGAL TOP-UP FEES – MINISTER

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MANZINI – The Minister of Education and Training Hon. Owen Nxumalo has vowed that the ministry will take firm action against headteachers who continue to impose unauthorised top-up fees without following proper procedures. Hon. Owen Nxumalo stressed that schools found violating regulations will be issued with “show cause” letters, requiring them to […]

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MINISTER WARNS: TREAT GOOGLE WELL TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Minister of Information, Communications and Technology, Senator Savannah Maziya, has called for a thoughtful and strategic approach in engaging global technology giant Google, cautioning that maintaining positive relations is essential for attracting its investment and safeguarding critical digital services. Speaking during an ongoing workshop for Members of Parliament on […]

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