Month: July 2026

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – A E4.8 million environmental project aimed at reducing dangerous toxic pollutants and protecting public health has officially commenced in Eswatini, with authorities describing it as a major step towards creating a cleaner and safer environment for future generations. The five-year initiative, titled “Reduced Risks on Human Health and the Environment […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to creating safer communities after destroying 88 firearms during the commemoration of International Gun Destruction Day at the Matsapha Police Academy on Thursday. The destruction exercise, which coincided with the global observance of International Gun Destruction Day on July 9, saw […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Members of Parliament have endorsed amendments to regulations that seek to exempt foreign donor funds from taxation, saying the move will encourage more international partners to support development and humanitarian programmes in Eswatini. The motion was moved by Lobamba Lomdzala Member of Parliament Marwick Khumalo and seconded by Sigwe MP […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA– Deputy Speaker Madala Mhlanga has urged government to strike a balance between raising revenue and protecting citizens, cautioning that excessive taxes and charges could place unnecessary pressure on businesses and ordinary emaSwati. Mhlanga made the remarks yesterday as the House of Assembly debated and passed, with amendments, the Finance Committee report […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Senate President Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini has called for convicted rapists to be subjected to a compulsory medical procedure that permanently eliminates their ability to achieve an erection, arguing that stronger punitive measures are needed to end the scourge of sexual violence in Eswatini. Speaking to journalists after the conclusion of […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, investment and job creation as it welcomed senior leaders from Hilton’s United Arab Emirates (UAE) operations to the Kingdom. Speaking during a cocktail reception held at Hilton Garden Inn on evening in honour of the visiting Hilton […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI- FNB Eswatini and the Sunshine Tour have unveiled a record-breaking E2.5 million prize pool for the 2026 FNB Eswatini Challenge. The package, in which FNB Eswatini and the Sunshine Tour have contributed E2 million and E500 000 respectively, represents a E500 000 increase from last year’s total pool. This year’s edition of the […]

….Housing Ministry reviews Rating Act, pushes indigent policies to shield vulnerable property owners BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Government has expressed concern over the continued auctioning of properties belonging to Emaswati for unpaid municipal rates, saying it is painful to see citizens lose their investments and homes, particularly where vulnerable groups such as orphaned children and […]