Month: August 2026

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has emphasised that unity, communication and collective action among Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states will be critical if the regional bloc is to achieve its development, peace and security goals. The King made the remarks while updating the media at Ludzidzini Royal Residence […]

…resumes official duties after period of medical recovery …command structures retained to ensure smooth operations BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) Commissioner General LaMakhosini Phindile Dlamini has officially returned to work after spending time away from office receiving medical treatment and recovering from injuries sustained in a serious accident. Her return, […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini is moving to accelerate the deployment of solar energy as government deepens cooperation with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to unlock investment, strengthen infrastructure and expand access to affordable renewable power. The country’s solar transition was among the key issues discussed during a bilateral meeting between ISA and an […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) has installed prepaid smart water metres in about 5 000 homesteads across the country, as the corporation accelerates its transition towards a new way of managing water consumption. EWSC Senior Manager ICT Innocent Mkhombe said the corporation was making significant progress with the nationwide […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Eswatini is strengthening efforts to ensure that families, farmers and businesses are better protected from the devastating effects of drought by shifting the focus from emergency response to early preparation and long-term water security. Umvalo Wesive, the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), World Bank and INMACOM have joined forces to assess drought […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE — Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla has bid farewell to imbali living with disabilities ahead of Umhlanga, reaffirming Eswatini’s commitment to inclusion, dignity and equal participation in cultural traditions. The colourful farewell at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office carried a message that reached beyond the upcoming national ceremony: people living with disabilities […]

150 young people to gain workplace experience BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE — For many young emaSwati, completing school or earning a qualification is only the beginning of another difficult journey — finding an employer willing to give them their first chance. Now, 150 out-of-school young people are set to get that opportunity through the Eswatini Youth […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK – Eswatini’s economic outlook for 2026 to 2031 is under review as key stakeholders from government, the private sector and parastatals converge at Sibanesami Hotel for the Medium-Term GDP Projections 2026–2031 Validation Workshop. Hosted by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development (MEPD), the workshop provides a platform for stakeholders […]