ESWATINI BACKS GLOBAL PANDEMIC AGREEMENT AT WHA79

…Chief Nursing Officer Calls for Stronger Global Solidarity and Health Equity BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– The Kingdom of Eswatini has voiced strong support for the proposed global pandemic agreement currently under discussion at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva, Switzerland. Speaking during the assembly, Chief Nursing Officer Nkosinathi Nkwanyana said the agreement is […]

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ESWATINI STRENGTHENS PUSH TO SUSTAIN POLIO-FREE STATUS

Chief Nursing Officer Highlights Strong Immunisation And Surveillance Systems BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Chief Nursing Officer Nkosinathi Nkwanyana has reaffirmed the Kingdom of Eswatini’s commitment to maintaining its polio-free status through strong immunisation programmes, surveillance systems and outbreak preparedness measures. According to the Ministry of Health, Nkwanyana made the remarks during international health discussions […]

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ESWATINI EXPLORES SKILLS LEVY TO BOOST WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

BY NOKWANDA DLAMINI (INTERN) MBABANE – Government has taken another step towards strengthening workforce development and enhancing skills training through the launch of a two-day National Skills Training Levy Stakeholder Consultative Workshop. The initiative seeks to explore sustainable funding mechanisms that will support skills development and prepare emaSwati for the evolving demands of the labour […]

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EDUCATION REFORMS TARGET YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH INDUSTRY SKILLS ALIGNMENT

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE ( Intern) MBABANE – The Ministry of Education and Training has intensified efforts to align education and skills development with industry demands in a move aimed at reducing youth unemployment in Eswatini. Speaking during a media briefing shared on the Ministry of Education and Training’s Facebook page, Eswatini Qualifications Authority (EQA) Executive […]

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OLIVE MADZINANE SAYS POETRY CONTINUES TO HEAL AND INSPIRE SOULS

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE– Eswatini poet Olive Madzinane believes poetry remains a powerful tool for healing, self-expression and emotional connection among people from different backgrounds today. Poetry has remained one of the most powerful forms of expression for generations. While many people view it as simple entertainment or creative writing, celebrated poet Olive Madzinane […]

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600 FARMERS REGISTER FOR E740 MILLION CASSAVA PROJECT

BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (Intern) MANZINI – Farmers have welcomed Eswatini’s upcoming commercial cassava production project with enthusiasm, following an information-sharing session held at the Manzini National Library on Wednesday. The initiative, supported by approximately E740 million in funding from Israel, is expected to unlock new opportunities across the agricultural value chain. The engagement was facilitated […]

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