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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA) proudly congratulates its President, Adam Mthethwa, and Chief Executive Officer, Maxwell Jele, on their prestigious appointments to key continental sports commissions. According to a statement from EOCGA, Mthethwa has been appointed to the ANOCA Finance Commission for the 2025–2028 quadrennial, a commission […]
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…Labour report shows more young people finding work as employment opportunities expand BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– Youth unemployment remains one of Eswatini’s most pressing development challenges, but new labour market statistics indicate that positive progress is being made as more young people enter employment and education opportunities. According to the 2025 Labour Market Information Report, […]
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Labour market records encouraging gains as more than 10 000 additional jobs created since 2023 BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini’s unemployment rate has declined from 35.4 percent in 2023 to 33.5 percent in 2025, signalling encouraging progress in the country’s labour market as employment opportunities continue to expand. The latest Labour Market Information Report […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed important dates for the 2026/27 season. MTN Premier League back-to-back champions, Nsingizini Hotspurs and Green Mamba will represent the Kingdom of Eswatini in the continental showdown. For the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, Nsingizini Hotspurs qualified as the domestic league champions. As for the […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EKWENDZENI – A long-standing struggle for clean and reliable water is finally coming to an end for hundreds of families in Ekwendzeni Chiefdom under Mtsambama Inkhundla following the official handover of a solar-powered water supply scheme worth E7.3 million. The life-changing project, delivered by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development through […]
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…New labour market data highlights growing workforce participation and employment gains BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE– Eswatini’s labour market has recorded significant improvements in workforce participation, with the latest statistics showing that more men are entering the labour market and securing employment opportunities. According to the 2025 Labour Market Information Report, the male labour force participation […]
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… CBE insists tender followed all legal requirements … 30% local participation rule remained non-negotiable … Bank says E2.79 billion project on track … Warns against anti-investor narratives … Eswatini remains open for business BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has come out strongly in defence of […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Traders across Eswatini and beyond are being urged to act swiftly as the final window for exhibition applications at the 58th edition of the Eswatini National Trade Fair draws to a close, with the official application deadline set for June 25, 2026. This year’s Trade Fair will be staged under the […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE KWALUSENI– Across schools in Eswatini, the arts are increasingly becoming a powerful space where pupils are discovering their talents, building confidence, and expressing creativity in ways that are reshaping the learning experience under a changing education system. Minister of Education and Training Hon. Owen Nxumalo has hailed the growing role of arts […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI – What began as a historic moment before the nation on Correctional Services Day has now become a source of pride and inspiration for many, particularly women and young girls across Eswatini. On Sunday, Tandzile Maziya, the professional nurse from Lomahasha Clinic who made history as the first woman to interpret […]
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