Month: May 2026

BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – In what may come as a surprise to many Africans, Members of the European Parliament have openly acknowledged that Europe also faces growing threats to peace and stability and needs African leaders and parliamentarians to speak out against conflicts taking place on the European continent. During discussions at the Africa-EU […]

BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN) MBABANE– Eswatini remains open for business as the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade continues to drive key reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and strengthening investment facilitation through the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS). This was highlighted during a European Union (EU) tour of the BOSS and […]

BY NOKUPHILA NXUMALO (INTERN) ZOMBODZE– Efforts to reduce new HIV infections among young people received a major boost when World Vision Eswatini⁠, through The HALT Project, conducted a health activation campaign at Zombodze Emuva Inkhundla to strengthen HIV prevention and improve access to youth-friendly healthcare services for youth. The initiative was implemented by World Vision […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE – The Indalo Exhibition has brought together Eswatini artisans, European parliamentarians and entrepreneurs, showcasing culture, creativity and sustainable design through European Union supported programmes. The Indalo Exhibition held at Alliance Française de Mbabane is shining a spotlight on Eswatini’s growing creative industry and the impact of the European Union’s partnership […]

BY NELILE NXUMALO (INTERN) NAIROBI– The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has intensified calls for reforms to the international financial system to improve Africa’s access to sustainable financing and strengthen the continent’s influence in global economic governance. This emerged during the final day of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 held in Nairobi,  on May 12, […]

By Nokuphila Nxumalo (Intern) MBABANE – Government has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring accountability, strengthening governance and improving service delivery in Hlathikhulu following the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the affairs of the Hlathikhulu Town Board. In a press statement issued on May 13, 2026, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said […]

BY NELILE NXUMALO (INTERN) EZULWINI – Ellis Dlamini, a young man raised in a rural community where opportunities often feel out of reach for many young people, standing among world leaders and parliamentarians at an international assembly was a moment he never imagined possible. On May 12, 2026, Dlamini, the pioneer and chairperson of Velezizweni […]