Month: July 2026

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE– Eswatini sugar industry recorded E8 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 season despite battling lower global sugar prices, heavy rains and increasing pressure in regional markets. The latest results released on July 15,2026 by the industry show that revenue increased by 3.9 per cent from E7.7 billion in the previous season […]

Speaker says Parliament’s core role is representation, legislation and oversight Heated debate on MPs’ responsibilities sparks calls for constitutional accuracy BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA- The Speaker of the House of Assembly Jabulani Mabuza has reminded Members of Parliament (MPs) that their constitutional mandate is to represent the people, make laws and provide oversight, following a […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – A Parliamentary committee has recommended that the Board of Directors of the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) be reconfigured within seven days of the adoption of its report, including the nullification of the current appointment of the Board Chairperson Derrick Shiba, after concluding that the appointment lay at the centre […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Obsolete pharmaceutical stock valued at E237,666,390.71 at the Ministry of Health is the biggest government loss currently under investigation by the Ministry of Finance’s Losses Committee. This is according to the Ministry of Finance’s First Quarter Performance Report for the 2026/2027 financial year. The report shows that the Health Ministry’s […]

Call for equal opportunities in elections MPs seek clear role for regional women MPs DPM backs wider electoral reforms Justice ministry tasked with drafting amendments BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – The House of Assembly has unanimously adopted a motion calling on Government to amend Eswatini’s electoral laws to align them with the Constitution, following concerns […]

…Delegates note Eswatini’s endorsement of resolution aimed at maximising the use of Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR) to tackle tax evasion and illicit financial flows BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini has received international recognition for its commitment to strengthening tax administration and promoting transparency, following praise at the 19th Meeting of the Africa Initiative […]

By SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) could soon stop relying on delayed government subventions to finance its operations and instead retain a percentage of the taxes it collects if Parliament approves the Eswatini Revenue Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg said the proposed amendment seeks to address cash flow […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– The Ministry of Health says the situation at the National Psychiatric Referral Hospital has normalized following reports of a disturbance at the institution. The Ministry of Health Communications Officer Nsindiso Tsabedze said government was aware of media reports regarding the incident and was awaiting a formal report from hospital management to […]