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BY NELIWE NGUBANE SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has emerged as one of the biggest drivers of the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival’s growth, with 30 per cent of festivalgoers at the 2025 edition travelling from South Africa, prompting organisers to officially launch the 2026 festival in Johannesburg. The strategic launch, held at […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini has become the first African country to officially launch the She Powers Africa – Digital Academy for Empowering African Women in Digital Transformation, an initiative of the UAE General Women’s Union, positioning the country at the forefront of advancing women’s digital inclusion and leadership across the […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The main Manzini Regional Day celebrations have been rescheduled to 1 August 2026, with regional authorities unveiling a programme that combines business, entertainment, history and cultural activities. The change was announced by Manzini Regional Administrator Chief Gija during a press briefing held at the Regional Administrator’s Conference Room, where he […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Women in Eswatini are set to gain advanced digital skills in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Development and IT Operations through a UAE-supported programme aimed at preparing them for opportunities in the digital economy. This follows the virtual introductory session of the Digital Academy for Empowering African Women in Digital […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini has assured the nation and the international community that relations with Turkmenistan remain strong despite the postponement of His Majesty King Mswati III’s planned State Visit to the Central Asian nation. In an official statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Minister […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – They may not have returned with medals, but Talent ‘N’ Motion Academy has come back from the 2026 Dance World Cup in Dublin, Ireland, carrying something equally valuable – world-class experience, renewed confidence and a burning determination to place Eswatini on the international dance podium. The academy’s latest appearance at […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Lilangeni strengthened against major international currencies during June 2026, supported by a resilient Rand, easing pressure on the US Dollar and improving investor confidence despite continued global geopolitical uncertainties. According to the latest Recent Economic Developments report released by the Central Bank of Eswatini for May/June 2026, the domestic […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Standard Bank Eswatini has challenged corporate Eswatini to embrace stronger partnerships and collective responsibility in driving the country’s development, using the Imbube Marathon as a powerful symbol of what can be achieved when institutions work together. Speaking at the 2026 Imbube Marathon Sponsorship Launch at Happy Valley Hotel, the bank […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI NTFONJENI – Residents of Mbasheni have received a major boost in their quest for reliable access to clean and safe water after the successful completion of the first phase of a community water project. Speaking on the progress of the initiative, Indvuna Yenkhundla Mandla Magagula said the initial phase was made possible […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Government has recognised corporate partners that have come on board to support the 2026 Imbube Marathon, as the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) unveiled sponsorships worth more than E1.5 million for the eighth edition of the prestigious race. The sponsorship package, announced at Happy Valley Hotel on July 22, comprises […]
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