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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Government, through the Ministry of Public Service, has granted a waiver to employ 220 teaching staff at the Ministry of Education and Training. According to a memorandum issued by the Ministry of Public Service Principal Secretary (PS) Mthunzi Shabangu addressed to the Ministry of Education and Training PS Naniki Mnisi, […]
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MPs raise concerns over ageing aircrafts Government confirms new aircraft plans New regulations aim to boost aviation standards BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Government has revealed that processes are underway to purchase a new aircraft for Eswatini, following concerns raised by Members of Parliament regarding the age and condition of the country’s current aircraft fleet. […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE– Three vulnerable members of the Only God Knows Charity have received a significant boost towards digital inclusion after The Hillary Outreach donated technology devices worth E18 000 during a handover ceremony held at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office in Mbabane on June 5, 2026. The donation comprised four 9th Generation iPads […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA SIBEBE RESORT – Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi has assured the nation that Eswatini Bank remains stable and operational despite challenges that prompted the regulator to deploy a consultant to support a structured transformation programme. Addressing concerns raised by journalists during the Governor’s Annual Media Engagement Session at Sibebe […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi has called for the removal of trade barriers across Africa, arguing that economic growth, investment and prosperity can only flourish when countries make it easier for people, goods and capital to move freely across borders. Responding to questions from editors and […]
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…Committee warns ministry against spending beyond approved budgets BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA– The Ministry of Public Service came under intense scrutiny from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) after it emerged that the ministry incurred more than E4 million in unappropriated expenditure, a move described by the Auditor General as a violation of public finance laws. […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Government of Eswatini has reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting vulnerable citizens through the provision of livelihood support equipment valued at more than E128 000, aimed at helping beneficiaries establish sustainable sources of income and improve their quality of life. The equipment was officially handed over by Deputy Prime Minister […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Republic of China (Taiwan) Legislature has unanimously passed a resolution condemning China for allegedly pressuring several countries to block Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te from travelling to Eswatini on April 21,2026. The resolution, adopted without objection on Thursday June 4,2026, denounced Beijing’s reported efforts to obstruct Lai’s planned state visit […]
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Movable assets set to unlock financing Reforms aim to deepen financial inclusion New registry to unlock access to credit BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini is advancing plans that could transform financial inclusion in the country through the establishment of eight cooperative banks, a move expected to broaden access to financial […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Central Bank Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi has praised Eswatini’s banking sector for significantly increasing lending to businesses and households, saying the growth in private sector credit is a strong indication that banks are actively supporting economic expansion, investment and job creation. Speaking during the Governor’s Annual Media Engagement Session at […]
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