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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE— The Kingdom of Eswatini has proposed eight global responses to the growing challenges of desertification, land degradation and drought, calling for a coordinated international approach that links environmental protection with food security, economic growth and improved livelihoods. Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka made the proposals when delivering Eswatini’s statement at the […]
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…First inflows expected before end of August …Funding to support roads, capital projects nationwide …Govt explores 15-year inflation-linked Treasury bond BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Government expects its cash-flow position to begin improving by the end of this month as it works to raise the E1.5 billion required to fully fund the current financial year’s budget. […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK – Lomahasha Inkundla came alive as community members turned out in large numbers to participate in Shukuma Eswatini on Saturday, demonstrating the power of sport, movement and community engagement in promoting a healthier and more active nation. The Shukuma Eswatini initiative brought together residents of Lomahasha for a day filled […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Imbali preparing to leave their homes tomorrow for the Umhlanga Reed Dance have been urged to bring their Identity Documents details for registration, with the Ministry of Home Affairs advising them to leave their original identity documents at home and instead carry a copy or the ID number written on a […]
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By Sibusisekile Ndlangamandla NHLANGANO – The HIV Prevention Indaba “Ngivenami” has taken its message to the Shiselweni Region, providing communities with an opportunity to reflect on national HIV prevention findings and identify practical actions that respond to their lived experiences. Indaba brought together traditional leaders, faith-based organisations, young people, textile workers and other stakeholders whose experiences and […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – As thousands of maidens prepare to take part in Eswatini’s annual Umhlanga Reed Dance, the reeds at the centre of the nation’s celebrated cultural ceremony are putting biodiversity firmly in the spotlight. The draft National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP 3.0) identifies biodiversity as a crucial part of Eswatini’s […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre (ICC) has landed yet another major continental event, with the 4th African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) Public Financial Management Convention set to take place at the facility from November 30 to December 4, 2026. According to information shared by the AAAG in its […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – A photograph taken at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kingdom of Eswatini has earned Mozambican biologist Denise Nicolau the Africa regional award at the Greenstorm Photography Awards 2026, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Nicolau was honoured on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during the Greenstorm Global Photography Festival, which formed part of […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – India has appointed senior diplomat Anand Prakash as its new High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini, succeeding outgoing High Commissioner N. Ram Prasad. Prakash was appointed to the position in August 2026 as part of a new round of diplomatic appointments by India’s Ministry of External Affairs. According to […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Mbabane East Member of Parliament Welcome Dlamini has called for closer public and parliamentary scrutiny of the Samoa Agreement, arguing that Eswatini must carefully consider whether ratifying the international framework could conflict with the country’s traditional cultural norms and social values. Eswatini has signed the EU-OACPS Samoa Agreement but has […]
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