News Website
…Invasive redclaw crayfish believed originated from a failed aquaculture project in Eswatini decades ago BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Government is working with Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to combat the spread of invasive redclaw crayfish, an alien species blamed for damaging freshwater ecosystems, destroying fishing equipment and threatening the livelihoods […]
Continue Reading
BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOMAHASHA – Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force has dismantled a suspected cross-border criminal network involving illegal gold mining and dagga trafficking following a major intelligence-led operation in the northern Hhohho region, with goods valued at over E584,000 recovered. The operation was carried out late on Friday, 26 June 2026 at Mbongose Hills, where […]
Continue Reading
BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANGA – A powerful story of transformation, forgiveness and rehabilitation has emerged as Chief Jozane Maziya has placed his trust in reformed former inmate Boyce Bhekinkosiyezulu Gama to help motivate communities against crime, gangsterism and drugs. Boyce Bhekinkosiyezulu Gama was once sentenced to death after being convicted of murder in 1993. His […]
Continue Reading
BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANG – Hundreds of jobs, increased local empowerment and major economic transformation are expected to come to KaLanga and surrounding communities as His Majesty King Mswati III’s mining development projects gather momentum. The Chief said this during KaLanga Umphakatsi Thanksgiving Prayer Service on June 27, 2026. Chief Jozane Maziya thanked His Majesty for […]
Continue Reading
BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANGA – “Count your blessings because that is where success begins.” That was the powerful message delivered by KaLanga Chief, Jozane Maziya, who urged emaSwati to embrace the power of thanksgiving, saying gratitude to God is the true secret behind every breakthrough in life. Chief Jozane shared this on June 27, 2026, […]
Continue Reading
By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SA – The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is on track to introduce seamless single declarations at borders by 2027. This initiative is part of a broader customs modernisation programme designed to eliminate duplication and accelerate the free movement of goods across the region. SACU Executive Secretary Dumsani Masilela expressed […]
Continue Reading
By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SA – The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is conducting a comprehensive survey to identify viable infrastructure and industrial projects for funding in Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and South Africa. The projects will be funded through its envisaged Development Fund, according to South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana when addressing […]
Continue Reading
By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has committed itself to fostering greater industrial growth among its neighbours through the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). This commitment was made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana when responding to questions on its long-standing economic dominance within SACU at a post-summit press conference here yesterday […]
Continue Reading
By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SA – South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana has stated that SACU will retain the existing revenue-sharing formula and common external tariff even as the bloc shifts away from over-reliance on customs duties. Responding to questions at a post-9th SACU Summit press conference in Cape Town about the ultimate vision […]
Continue Reading
By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Preference for major construction projects to be funded by the soon-to-be-established SACU Development Fund will be given to contractors within member states. This will be done to, among other things, avoid capital flight and the dominance of foreign multinationals in major infrastructure projects. The assurance was given […]
Continue Reading