ESWATINI AMAPIANO ARTIST SUNSHINE KAYONE SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘EMALUNDE’

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI- Eswatini Amapiano artist Sunshine KayOne is preparing to release his latest single, Emalunde, later this month, with the rising musician expressing confidence that the track will resonate with music lovers and groove enthusiasts. The artist recently shared a short preview of the song on Facebook, where it has already begun generating […]

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MEN CHALLENGED TO BE PRESENT FATHERS AS ‘MFOWETHU, UGREND?’ OPENS MEN’S WELLNESS SPACE

BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI – Laughter, honest conversations and powerful life lessons came together on Saturday as comedy duo Gogo Eswatini and S’lwane hosted the inaugural Mfowethu, uGrend? men’s wellness event at Happy Valley Hotel. The event created a safe space for men to openly discuss issues affecting their mental health, personal growth, family life […]

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SOLDIER-TURNED-FARMER THANKS KING FOR INSPIRING 100-TON MAIZE SUCCESS

… his farming and business enterprises have created employment opportunities for approximately 50 young people from surrounding communities.  …opportunity to wear the national uniform not only shaped him into a disciplined soldier but also inspired him to become a successful commercial farmer and businessman. BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANKAYANE – What began as a career in […]

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ESWACAA SETS ASIDE OVER E70 MILLION TO STEM LOSSSES

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority (ESWACAA) has set aside over E70 million this year alone as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen financial management and stem rising operational losses.  This emerged on July6,2026  when the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Deputy Speaker Madala Mhlanga, considered the Auditor General’s Financial […]

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ESWACAA DEFENDS E27M OPERATING COST INCREASE, CITES INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SAFETY RULES

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA- Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority (ESWACAA) has defended a significant rise in operating costs, amounting to up to E27 million year-on-year in the financial year ending March 31, 2024, telling PAC  that the increase is driven by strict international aviation safety and compliance requirements rather than mismanagement. The explanation came before the […]

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PENSION SAVINGS LIFT CMA INVESTMENT ASSETS TO E342.6BN, WITH ESWATINI MARKET SHARE IN FOCUS

a significant portion is invested within the broader CMA region, which includes Eswatini BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Pension savings continued to strengthen growth in professionally managed investment assets across the Common Monetary Area (CMA), which includes Eswatini, as total assets reached E342.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest quarterly […]

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CIC STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR INNOVATION IN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – There is a need to strengthen infrastructure financing models, deepen local participation, and integrate climate resilience into national development planning. This was disclosed at the Construction Industry Council (CIC) Stakeholder Forum held at Happy Valley Hotel on Monday. The discussions during the forum reflected growing consensus among lawmakers, contractors, and […]

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