EADF DISBURSES E42M  TO IMPROVE AGRIBUSINESS PRODUCTION SINCE INCEPTION

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini Agriculture Development Fund (EADF) has invested more than E42 million in local agribusinesses since its establishment, helping farmers expand production, create jobs and strengthen the country’s drive towards food security and agricultural commercialisation. The achievements were revealed in the EADF First Quarter Performance Report for the 2026/27 financial year, […]

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GOVT THANKS TANZANIA, RWANDA FOR STRENGTHENING ESWATINI’S PUBLIC FINANCE SYSTEMS – NEAL

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Government has expressed profound gratitude to the governments of Tanzania and Rwanda for their invaluable technical assistance in strengthening Eswatini’s public financial management systems, saying their support has accelerated the country’s financial and digital transformation agenda. Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg made the remarks while officially opening the Review Meeting […]

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DJ STOCKIESA BECOMES SECOND ARTIST UNVEILED FOR SWAZI RALLY 2026

BY NELIWE NGUBANE SIDVOKODVO – The mystery is over. Swazi Rally organisers have officially confirmed South African Amapiano sensation DJ Stockiesa as the second artist to join the highly anticipated Swazi Rally 2026 entertainment line-up, following the earlier announcement of hip-hop heavyweight K.O. The announcement was made through the Swazi Rally social media platforms under […]

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT CLEARS AIR OVER “MMELI WAMI”SONGWRITING CREDITS

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – The cloud of speculation surrounding the authorship of the highly anticipated gospel song Mmeli Wami has finally lifted, with HRH Nothando Hlophe and songwriter Mzo Dlamini publicly affirming that the project is built on collaboration, mutual respect and rightful recognition. The clarification follows widespread social media allegations claiming that Hlophe […]

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BEAD BY BEAD, UMHLANGA HERITAGE COMES ALIVE

BY NELIWE NGUBANE LOBAMBA – As thousands of maidens prepare for this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance, one of the biggest highlights extends beyond the ceremony itself. The vibrant, hand-crafted traditional attire is once again stealing the spotlight, telling stories of Eswatini’s heritage through every bead, colour and carefully woven detail. Across the country, artisans are […]

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