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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE KANDEVA – A long-standing challenge that forced families and schoolchildren to brave the dangerous waters of the Nkomanzi River has finally come to an end following the launch of the E1.4 million Tintfutfwini Suspended Footbridge, a transformative project set to improve safety, connectivity and livelihoods for communities in the Nkhaba and Pigg’s […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Ministry of Education and Training has recommended an urgent review of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Government and the Africa Continent Mission, saying the move would strengthen the development of the Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU). The recommendation is contained in the ministry’s first quarter performance report under […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA- A simple act of kindness has restored smiles and dignity to women at Mawelawela Correctional Centre after Montigny Investments donated toiletries and clothing worth E10 000 to support their daily needs. The donation was handed over by Tintfombi Simelane from the company’s Legal Department and received by Senior Superintendent Bethwell Dlamini […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE– Minister of Labour and Social Security Phila Buthelezi has dissolved the Board of Directors of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) with immediate effect, just a day after Parliament adopted a report recommending that the board be reconfigured following months of governance turmoil at the country’s largest social security institution. The […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Members of Parliament have called on government to tighten oversight of the country’s mining sector, arguing that Eswatini’s vast mineral resources should play a far greater role in lifting the nation out of poverty while ensuring that wealth generated from mining remains in the country. The calls were made during […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Members of Parliament have welcomed Zimbabwean businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo’s proposed investments in Eswatini, describing them as a potential boost to the country’s energy and economic development, while urging government to ensure the projects are successfully implemented. The matter dominated the House of Assembly Portfolio Committee First Quarter Performance Reports […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Eswatini recording artist Stella Jacobs is set to release a new single on Friday, marking her latest collaboration with rapper Lyrikal Busta as local musicians continue to produce music centred on personal experiences and social themes. Titled Ngikhala, the song explores the emotional impact of life’s hardships, touching on themes […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The Municipal Council of Manzini has intensified inspections of butcheries and other businesses selling meat as part of efforts to curb the sale of uninspected meat and protect public health. The inspections are being carried out by the council’s Environmental Health Inspectors, who are verifying that meat sold within the […]
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… the Kingdom’s poverty rate down to 53.5 percent from 58.9 percent BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE– Eswatini has taken another important step in improving the welfare of its people, with the national poverty rate declining from 58.9 percent in 2016/17 to 53.5 percent in 2023/24, according to preliminary findings from the latest Eswatini Household Income […]
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Increase backdated to April 1, 2026 New payments start on July 17 payroll MBABANE – Thousands of public service pensioners have received welcome financial relief after Government approved a 3.1 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to their monthly pension annuities, easing the pressure of rising living costs. The Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) announced […]
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