GROUP B CHAMPIONS EMERGE AT INYATSI SCHOOLS ARTS & CULTURE COMPETITIONS

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MANZINI – Group B leg of the Inyatsi Schools Arts & Culture Drama & Theatre Competitions has produced outstanding performances, with schools showcasing their creativity, cultural pride and artistic talent across various categories including Sicathamiya, Dance, Drama and Poetry. In the Sicathamiya category, Vulamasango High School claimed the top position through […]

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NEW TOURISM GRADING STANDARDS EXPECTED TO IMPROVE SERVICE QUALITY IN ESWATINI

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s tourism sector is expected to see a marked improvement in service quality following the introduction of new tourism grading standards designed to strengthen hospitality excellence, improve visitor confidence and enhance the country’s competitiveness as a destination. The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) says the new Establishments Grading System will play […]

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WHO SHOULD ANSWER FOR THE TOURISM MINISTRY? PAC STEPS IN

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has clarified accountability and reporting responsibilities within the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs following a brief procedural disagreement during an oversight session on Wednesday June 24,2026. After a 10-minute consultation break, PAC Chairperson Madala Mhlanga resolved the matter by directing that both Acting […]

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YERF, CAKE BAKERS ESWATINI PARTNERSHIP OPENS DOORS FOR YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – A new partnership between the Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund (YERF) and Cake Bakers Eswatini (CBE) is set to unlock funding, skills development and market opportunities for aspiring young bakers across the Kingdom, creating a pathway for sustainable businesses and job creation. The two organisations officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]

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ESWATINI HOSTS REGIONAL HEALTH SECURITY SUMMIT AS AFRICA STRENGTHENS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini has once again positioned itself at the centre of regional cooperation and development by hosting the 5th Annual Southern Africa National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) Regional Meeting, a high-level gathering aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats. The three-day meeting, currently underway […]

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PUBLIC SERVICE MINISTER CALLS FOR INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Public servants across the Kingdom have been urged to embrace innovation, professionalism and accountability as Government intensifies efforts to build a responsive and high-performing public sector capable of driving Eswatini’s development agenda. This message was delivered by the Minister of Public Service in a statement commemorating United Nations Public Service […]

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ESWATINI NOW ATTRACTING GLOBAL INVESTORS – NEAL

Finance Minister Highlights How Fiscal Discipline Is Fueling Growth, Jobs and Private Sector Expansion BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s remarkable economic transformation is now attracting international attention, with Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg telling global leaders that the Kingdom has successfully repositioned itself from being viewed as an “uninvestable” economy to one that is […]

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