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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Eswatini’s digital transformation journey received fresh support on Wednesday as the European Union joined Government and partners in validating a national policy designed to strengthen data protection, innovation and public trust. As the world increasingly relies on digital information to drive economies and improve services, Eswatini is taking important steps […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE KUKHANYENI – What began as a royal promise is now changing lives as 10 vulnerable families in Kukhanyeni Inkhundla prepare to leave unsafe shelters behind for decent homes under His Majesty King Mswati III’s housing initiative. For years, many of the families have lived in leaking huts, collapsing stick-and-mud houses and overcrowded […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI – From building a leather business to securing export opportunities, Dumsile Nobuhle Simelane’s entrepreneurial journey reached a major milestone on Thursday, July 23, 2026, when Melane Leather Eswatini was crowned the Overall Winner of the 2026 Hhohho Regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Simelane, who also won the Woman-Owned Business category, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Implementing the proposed Tobacco Control Bill could save more than 3 300 lives and avert an estimated E2.7 billion in healthcare costs and economic losses. This was revealed by the Ministry of Health revealed during a media breakfast briefing held at Mountain View Hotel on Thursday. The briefing, organised by the […]
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By GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has sounded the alarm over a growing extortion scam in which criminals falsely tell emaSwati that hitmen have been hired to kill them before demanding money to ‘save’ their lives. The scammers are using fear, panic and personal information to make their threats appear genuine, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The proposed Tobacco Control Bill will prohibit more than 15 000 new and emerging tobacco and nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes and vaping devices disguised as everyday items such as pens, USB flash drives and other gadgets. This has been described by the Ministry of Health as a move to […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Siphosethu Mlotsa’s outstanding performance at the Dance World Cup in Dublin, Ireland, is proving that Eswatini’s young talent can compete with the world’s best, placing the Kingdom firmly on the international dance map. The young dancer made history after scoring 79.9 per cent and finishing 15th in the Junior Solo […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA– Eswatini’s Cabinet has approved a series of major reforms and strategic policy decisions during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, laying the foundation for stronger governance, improved public service delivery, enhanced disaster preparedness and increased investment opportunities. The wide-ranging decisions include the establishment of the National Disaster Risk Management […]
Continue Reading LOBAMBA – The successful celebration of His Majesty King Mswati III’s 58th Birthday and 40th Anniversary on the Throne elevated Eswatini’s international profile, attracting global media attention, world leaders, diplomats and hundreds of international delegates while showcasing the Kingdom as a peaceful, stable and investment-friendly nation. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini said the historic 40/58 […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI– Government has indicated Eswatini’s commitment to strengthening national dialogue on the promotion and protection of human rights for everyone, as it prepares to submit its Fourth Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) National Report to the United Nations Human Rights Council. This was revealed by Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Justice […]
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