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Director says audits alone cannot improve public service delivery Calls on public servants to put citizens first BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA– Eswatini needs public leaders who are guided by ethics, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility if the country is to achieve meaningful accountability and better service delivery, Funduzi Forensic Services Executive Director Zakhele […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has warned Emaswati not to fall victim to sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-generated investment scams that falsely portray him endorsing companies and promising lucrative financial returns. Rijkenberg said fraudsters are manipulating genuine videos from the Ministry of Finance’s Finance in Focus programme using AI technology to […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg says creating more jobs for Emaswati remains the country’s quickest and most sustainable way to increase government revenue, arguing that reducing unemployment would generate significantly more income from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes without imposing new taxes on citizens. Speaking […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE– Entertainment lovers will have plenty to choose from on the first weekend of August as three major events are set to take place across Eswatini on August 1, promising a day packed with music, food, fashion and unforgettable experiences. Leading the weekend is the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Thousands of farmers, cooperatives and agribusinesses across Eswatini are set to gain access to new markets, digital trading platforms and financial services following a landmark partnership between the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) and Ae-Trade Group. The two organisations on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – A Liswati soldier has made history after being selected among the first group of foreign women officer cadets set to graduate from the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun next June. The landmark cohort comprises six women from four countries, with Uganda and Seychelles each represented by two cadets, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – Public confidence in the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has risen sharply over the past six years, with the organisation’s Net Promoter Score increasing from below 10 percent to approximately 83 percent. The revenue service has attributed the development to sustained efforts to improve customer service and strengthen trust with taxpayers. […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE– A total of 76 aspiring actors auditioned for roles in the upcoming Kwasukasukela eight-episode youth television series at Meter Dorolosa High School on Saturday, highlighting growing interest in Eswatini’s expanding film and television industry. Young performers from different parts of the country converged at the school, which was transformed into a […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – Fifteen companies have been accredited as Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs), marking a significant expansion of Eswatini’s trusted trader programme as the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) seeks to facilitate faster border clearance, strengthen customs compliance and improve the country’s competitiveness in regional and international trade. The new accreditations were announced during […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI– Her Royal Highness Princess Sakhizwe has challenged local entrepreneurs to prioritise customer service, saying excellent products alone will not be enough for Eswatini to compete in regional and international markets. Speaking during the closing of the MSME Growth Forum and the official presentation of the Made in Eswatini® Definition on Friday, […]
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