ENCAC UNVEILS NACA 2026 COMMITTEES AS AWARDS SHIFT TOWARDS INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE – The Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) has officially unveiled the committees that will oversee the implementation of the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) 2026, bringing together experienced industry professionals, cultural leaders and creative sector experts to strengthen the country’s premier arts awards programme. The announcement […]

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MINISTER HAILS MTN’S E160 000 HOSPICE INVESTMENT AS MODEL FOR HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIPS

BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MATSAPHA– Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula has commended MTN Eswatini for fulfilling its pledge to support the country’s healthcare sector through a E160 000 investment in Eswatini Hospice at Home, describing the initiative as a powerful example of how public-private partnerships can strengthen health service delivery. The minister made the remarks […]

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MTN’S E160 000 INVESTMENT BRINGS NEW HOPE TO HOSPICE AT HOME PATIENTS

BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MATSAPHA– Patients receiving palliative care at Hospice at Home are set to enjoy improved comfort, dignity and quality care following a E160 000 investment by MTN Eswatini through its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign. The telecommunications giant officially handed over a refurbished Palliative Care In-Patient Department, a restored water […]

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BULUNGA COMMUNITY’S TOURISM POTENTIAL SPARKS NATIONAL INTEREST

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MBABANE – The Bulunga Community has taken a significant step towards becoming one of Eswatini’s emerging tourism destinations following a joint visit by the Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) and the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA), hosted by Chief Mdlaka Gamedze. The visit brought together key national institutions responsible for heritage conservation […]

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HEALTH MINISTRY REVIEWS PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE

…Audit findings pave way for improved governance and accountability measures BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – The Ministry of Health has taken steps to strengthen financial governance and institutional accountability through an ongoing review of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Emergency Response Council on HIV/AIDS (NERCHA). The review comes in response to observations […]

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MEAT GRADING GRADUATES TASKED WITH SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC HEALTH

Ministry of Health says trained professionals will strengthen food safety, consumer confidence and industry transparency BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – Newly certified meat graders have been urged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity as they take on a critical role in protecting public health and strengthening Eswatini’s food safety systems. Speaking during […]

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EU INVESTS E154 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN ESWATINI’S MEAT GRADING SYSTEM

Training graduates expected to spearhead implementation of national meat grading framework BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – The European Union (EU) has invested E154.2 million (€8.2 million) in the Eswatini Livestock Value Chain Development Programme (ELVCDP), a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s livestock sector through improved skills development, food safety standards, market competitiveness and […]

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