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… Says comments were never intended to interfere with courts as Government vows to strengthen anti-corruption fight while respecting separation of powers BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE– Government has issued a detailed statement clarifying recent remarks made by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini regarding the work of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), stressing that the PM neither […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has mounted a robust defence of his much-debated “disruptive leadership” approach, dismissing suggestions that it undermines Eswatini’s Tinkhundla system of governance and instead arguing that it is the catalyst needed to accelerate national development, improve service delivery and transform the country’s economy. Responding to Private […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini will use its first-ever National Youth Games as a crucial stepping stone towards the Olympic Youth Games in Dakar, Senegal, and the Region V Youth Games in Mozambique, with sports leaders describing youth development as the country’s best chance of improving its international performances. This was revealed by Eswatini […]
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By Mfanufikile Khathwane LOBAMBA – The House of Assembly has directed the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Phila Buthelezi, to appoint a new Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) Board within seven days after adopting the report of a Select Committee that investigated the governance crisis which left the board dysfunctional for months. The recommendation, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – President Cyril Ramaphosa has challenged the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to take a leading role in ensuring that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) moves beyond political commitments and becomes a reality through national legislation across the continent. Addressing the opening of the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Legislature […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI — Entrepreneurs, business leaders and stakeholders gathered at The George Hotel on Monday, July 27, 2026, for the Regional FNB Small and Medium Enterprise Growth Forum, which focused on promoting business growth, financial empowerment and opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). FNB Eswatini Economist Sephutile Mhlongo challenged business owners to […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Women are dominating Eswatini’s entrepreneurial landscape, emerging as a powerful force in the country’s business sector as they account for a significant share of entries in the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (EYA) across the regions. The growing dominance of women entrepreneurs was highlighted by Minister of Commerce, Industry and […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MBABANE – Day two of the Capacity Building and Validation Exercise on Eswatini’s Nuclear and Radiation Safety Regulations continued on Monday, July 27, 2026, with stakeholders reviewing and validating proposed regulations aimed at strengthening the safe and responsible use of nuclear and radiation technologies in the country. The Ministry of Tourism and […]
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… Says judges are not “rubber-stamps” and must be satisfied that sufficient evidence exists before authorising arrest warrants BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has emphasised the importance of allowing the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to carry out its constitutional mandate independently, saying the fight against corruption is strengthened when institutions perform their respective […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MPOLONJENI– Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has disclosed that Eswatini has recorded a modest improvement in youth unemployment, with the rate declining from previous levels of 56 percent to approximately 52.2 percent. The Prime Minister said while the reduction was encouraging, the figures remained a concern as they represented thousands of young […]
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