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By King’s Office Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) will now protect member states from political spillovers that could disrupt regional trade and the shared revenue pool. This will be done by engaging in trade negotiations as a bloc, as opposed to leaving it to a country-by-country approach. The commitment […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANGA – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has issued a firm warning that firearms cannot be inherited as personal property, stressing that all weapons belonging to deceased licensed owners must be surrendered to police immediately in line with the law. Speaking on June 27, 2026 during the KaLanga Umphakatsi Thanksgiving Prayer […]
Continue ReadingBY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANGA – Constable Celiwe Mnisi of the Royal Eswatini Police Service has issued a strong warning over the rising trend of “citizen journalism,” saying it is deeply disturbing to see families discovering the deaths of their loved ones through social media posts before official communication is made. She made the remarks on […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE KaLANGA – KaLanga Umphakatsi’s Thanksgiving Prayer Service delivered a strong call for Christians to remain faithful in interceding for Their Majesties and the nation, with Pastor Nkhosingiphile Mkwanazi emphasizing that such prayer is a clear biblical duty that supports peace, stability, and national unity. Addressing hundreds of worshippers gathered under the theme […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s thriving choral music industry has received another major vote of confidence after the Ntjilo-Ntjilo Choral Music Competition secured E400 000 in sponsorship for its 2026 edition, setting the stage for what promises to be its biggest and most exciting showcase yet. The competition, which has become one of the […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI – The Kingdom of Eswatini and the United States have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership during the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, highlighting a shared commitment to innovation, cooperation, and future-focused development. The milestone was celebrated on June 25, 2026 at Ezulwini, reflecting both the historic significance of America’s […]
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By King’s Correspondents CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Dumsani Masilela, has earned the praise of His Majesty the King following the successful hosting of the 9th SACU Summit of Heads of State and Government. His Majesty made this known personally to Mr Masilela after […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE BHUNYA – From personal hardship to growing international readership, 25-year-old Nokwanda Siphesihle Nkambule from Bhunya is steadily establishing herself as an emerging literary voice from Eswatini, building a global audience through emotionally driven fiction and digital storytelling platforms. Nkambule is currently pursuing a qualification in Nature Conservation at the University of Mpumalanga, […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has challenged men to become champions of healthier families, stronger relationships and responsible leadership, saying the future of the nation depends on men who are physically healthy, emotionally resilient and committed to uplifting those around them. The remarks came during a Lisango session held with […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died, Permanent Secretary in the Zimbabwean Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Nick Mangwana has announced. Writing on his X account on Sunday morning, Mangwana said the diplomat died on Saturday night. “Ambassador Victor Matemadanda passed away […]
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