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BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – The Ministry of Home Affairs has defended its decision to award a E45.4 million tender to African Drums, assuring Parliament that the procurement was conducted through legally approved emergency procedures despite concerns raised by the Auditor General and Members of Parliament. The matter came under scrutiny when officials from the […]
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…Minister Owen Nxumalo urges improved salaries and permanent employment BY MBONO MDLULI GEGE– Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo has called for improved salaries and permanent employment opportunities for contract teachers, saying it is unfair for educators to remain in temporary positions for many years without career progression. The minister made the remarks during […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE– Eswatini continues to record encouraging progress towards economic recovery and sustainable livelihoods for Emaswati, as government intensifies efforts to implement the National Development Plan (NDP) 2023/24–2024/25 through coordinated planning, reforms and development programmes. Progress was reviewed during a workshop on May 26, 2026, where the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MALKERNS— With just one day remaining before the much-anticipated MTN Bushfire Festival officially opens its gates, excitement is reaching fever pitch as the 19th edition prepares to transform Eswatini into a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and connection. Hosted at the iconic House On Fire arts complex in Malkerns,, the three-day festival […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Housing Board (EHB) has distanced itself from an authorised ‘Braai Master’ promotional item circulated on social media and has warned the public against making payments for same. In a press statement issued by Corporate Services on May 27, 2026, the Housing Board states that it has noted with […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MALKERNS– Excitement for the highly anticipated 2026 edition of MTN Bushfire has reached fever pitch after organisers officially announced the festival wristbanding schedule ahead of the three-day celebration taking place from May 29 to 31 at House on Fire in Malkerns. The internationally acclaimed music and cultural festival confirmed that wristbanding […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MALKERNS – Eswatini’s fast-rising genre-fluid artist Ace Julz is continuing his impressive rise in the music industry after attending the African Rising Music Conference (ARMC), a prestigious gathering that united more than 1 000 artists, creatives, executives and innovators from over 15 countries for two days of networking, collaboration and future-focused […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE— A Continental Spotlight Descends On Eswatini! Eswatini is no longer warming up for a weekend — it is stepping into a continental spotlight. A historic entertainment explosion is set to unfold as the Kingdom transforms into the stage of Africa, hosting a powerful fusion of music, culture, and celebration that will […]
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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and one of the leading figures shaping the future strategic direction of the United Arab Emirates. He is the eldest son of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Who […]
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Landmark water infrastructure project brings clean water to 169 homesteads in Shiselweni Region BY OWN CORRESPONDENT QOMINTABA, SHISELWENI REGION, ESWATINI— The Qomintaba Water Supply Scheme was officially handed over to the community on Monday, 25 May 2026, marking the successful completion of a multi-year collaborative infrastructure initiative that will deliver clean, reliable water to 169 […]
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