Month: May 2026

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE— The Executive Director of the Eswatini Environmental Authority, Gcina Dladla, has raised concern over the rising risk of wildfires and open burning as the country enters the winter season, warning that fire emissions release toxic pollutants linked to cancer and respiratory diseases. Speaking during an interview on 27 May 2026, he […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE—  Climate action must go beyond awareness campaigns and become part of economic planning and daily life, European Union Ambassador H.E. Karsten Mecklenburg said during the Eswatini chapter launch of EU Green Week 2026 in Mbabane on Wednesday. The event, held at Hilton Garden Inn Mbabane, brought together government leaders, development partners, […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE— Festivalgoers attending this year’s MTN Bushfire Festival can expect a mix of entertainment, digital banking services and interactive games after FNB Eswatini unveiled plans for a major customer activation at House on Fire in Malkerns this weekend. The bank, which recently announced a E437 500 sponsorship towards the internationally recognised festival, […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LUDZIDZINI – Elders of the Nazareth Baptist Church have described Eswatini’s hospitality as “100 percent”, saying worshippers from South Africa have felt welcomed, respected and at home throughout their spiritual visit to the Kingdom. The elders revealed this during an interview with Eswatini Positive News on May 31, 2026, at Ludzidzini Royal […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MBABANE – The Ministry of Education and Training has brought together academia and industry in a strategic networking event held at the UNESWA Sports Emporium, aiming to bridge the long-standing gap between classroom learning and labour market demands. Representatives from key institutions, including the University of Eswatini (University of Eswatini) and […]

By Phumelele Gamedze (Intern) MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has intensified its fight against illicit drugs following the arrest of four suspects found in possession of large quantities of dagga in separate operations carried out across the country this week. The arrests, which resulted in the seizure of over 80 kilograms of […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Deputy Prime Minister’s Office says it is continuing engagements with the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development to resolve issues surrounding an E5 million Tinkhundla Development Plan allocation raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. The matter was discussed during a Public […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini Air has announced strict requirements to be enforced to those using the airline for travel. Among the immigration requirements to be enforced by the local airline pertains to passports. According to a communique by Eswatini Air, passengers with damaged, tempered or stained passports shall not be permitted to travel. […]