Month: May 2026

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE– The Ministry of Health has announced that Eswatini will commemorate Africa Vaccination Week on 06 May 2026 at Nkomiyahlaba Inkhundla, Ngcayini Umphakatsi in the Manzini region, with a broad package of health services aimed at reaching underserved communities. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Immunization Strategy, the […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE PIGGS PEAK– Councillor Sipho Shongwe has been re-elected Mayor of Piggs Peak Town Council, reaffirming his leadership role following the 2026/2027 inaugural Council elections held on May 5, 2026. Shongwe, who serves as Ward One Councillor, secured four out of seven votes, earning renewed confidence from fellow councillors to continue steering the […]

BY NOKUPHILA NXUMALO (INTERN)  MBABANE– Eswatini has secured the opportunity to host the 28th Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL) in 2028, marking a major milestone for the country’s knowledge and information sector. The announcement was made during the ongoing SCECSAL conference in Livingstone, Zambia, where the Eswatini […]

BY NONTSETSELELO DLAMINI (INTERN) MANZINI– A new player in Eswatini’s business support space, Volare Consulting Group, has officially launched in Manzini, positioning itself to help organisations strengthen performance, manage people effectively and unlock growth opportunities. The launch event, held on Thursday, brought together corporate stakeholders, government representatives, partners and members of the business community, marking […]

BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (INTERN) MBABANE– Lights, music and confident young voices filled the room as Botho University students turned an ordinary night into a celebration of identity and expression. The Freshers Ball, held alongside the Mr and Miss Botho Pageant, brought together students and guests for an evening of fashion, performance and entertainment. According to […]

BY ZINHLE DLAMINI (INTERN) MATSAPHA– A coordinated enforcement drive is steadily restoring order in Matsapha, as the Matsapha Town Council and the Royal Eswatini Police Service intensify their joint inspections under “Operation Hloba Matsapha”. Authorities this week deployed multi-disciplinary teams across key hotspots, targeting a range of violations that have long undermined public safety and […]

BY NOKWANDA DLAMINI (INTERN)  MBABANE– Efforts to address unemployment while strengthening essential service delivery are gaining traction in Eswatini, with On The Spot Investments playing a growing role in job creation, skills development, and industry innovation. Established more than a decade ago, the company was founded in response to the country’s rising unemployment rate, with […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE— Bongekile Matsenjwa has completed the prestigious Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program at University of California, Davis, where she studied Natural Resources, Sustainability and Environmental Policy, capping a year of intensive training, global exposure and professional growth in the United States. Matsenjwa left the country in September last year for the fully funded […]