MOST NCDs PREVENTABLE THROUGH SIMPLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES – EXPERT

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE– Millions of lives could be saved worldwide if people embraced simple lifestyle changes, as most Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are preventable. Simple changes such as engaging in regular physical activity, eating balanced and nutritious meals, going for routine health screenings, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol intake and managing stress can significantly reduce the […]

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NAMBOARD ROLLS OUT EHIS TO END MARKET GLUTS

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE— The Kingdom of Eswatini is making a decisive move to restore balance in its horticulture markets, with the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) introducing a data-driven system aimed at ending the cycle of oversupply, falling prices and unstable farmer incomes. The mandatory registration of all horticulture farmers on the Eswatini Horticulture […]

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ONE MAN SHOW MOVES TO MAY 29

BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MBABANE– The highly anticipated One Man Show featuring Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa has been officially rescheduled to Friday, 29 May, with organisers confirming the addition of Uncool MC to the lineup. The event, which was initially set for Saturday, will now take place at Mavuso Trade Centre following what […]

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ERS LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE TAX COMPLIANCE SURVEY

Study is being managed by AfricaScope South Africa, with Web I.T Clinic BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE- The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has launched a comprehensive National Taxpayer Compliance Survey, a major step toward strengthening Eswatini’s tax system through data-driven insights and improved service delivery. The survey, implemented in collaboration with the International Centre for Tax […]

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HPV VACCINE EXPANDED TO BOYS IN CANCER PREVENTION PUSH

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE— Government, through the Ministry of Health, is set to expand its Human Papillomavirus vaccination programme to include boys aged nine to 14, marking a major shift in the country’s approach to disease prevention. The announcement was made during the launch of national immunisation frameworks, where Principal Secretary Khanyakwezwe Mabuza represented Health […]

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COMMUNITY LEADERS SHOULD PRIORITISE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN UMPHAKATSI MEETINGS – CHIEF NDLALUHLAZA

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE NKAMBENI– Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe has encouraged community leaders to place stronger emphasis on development-oriented discussions during meetings at umphakatsi level. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony for the completion of a water project at Nsonta at Nkambeni, the chief said while matters such as crime and conflicts remain important, meetings should increasingly prioritise […]

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NO POLIO CASE SINCE 1989, GAINS RECORDED IN VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE — The country has not recorded any polio case since 1989, a milestone health officials say reflects decades of sustained immunisation efforts and expanding protection against more than 18 vaccine preventable diseases. This was revealed during the launch of the National Immunization Strategy, Social and Behaviour Change Strategy, and Effective Vaccine […]

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IMBUBE MARATHON EARNS TWO OCEANS QUALIFIER STATUS

…. Local race opens pathway to global running stage, three years after Comrades Marathon recognition BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– The Imbube Marathon has reached a major milestone after being officially recognised as a qualifying race for the Two Oceans Marathon, one of Africa’s most prestigious road running events. The announcement, issued by the Eswatini National […]

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