Month: August 2026

…ai moves from buzzword to everyday tool …ai to target key sectors jobs, skills and the ai question …free ai training for emaswati …building eswatini’s own ai future …taking ai beyond urban centres  BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE– Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply a futuristic concept for Eswatini, with the Royal Science and Technology […]

…ideas are there, but young innovators need support …empowering the next generation …skills for the digital economy …ai can drive green growth …five-year digital vision …youth innovation at pavilion five …leadership holds the key BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE– Eswatini’s digital future will depend not only on artificial intelligence and automation, but on how effectively the […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE LUDZUDZINI – The wait is over! Umhlanga 2026 begins tomorrow, August 25, as thousands of young EmaSwati women prepare to embark on their annual cultural journey, marking the start of one of Eswatini’s most significant celebrations of culture and heritage. As the Imbali prepare to gather for Umhlanga, they have been urged […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI— For EmaSwati dreaming of entering Parliament or other elected positions in 2028, the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has delivered an important message: political ambition must go hand-in-hand with responsible conduct and respect for the law. The commission has warned prospective candidates that certain criminal convictions, including those under the Sexual […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA LUDZIDZINI– A total of 80 buses have been secured to transport Imbali from different parts of the country to Ludzidzini Royal Residence as preparations for this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance reach completion. Imbali Overseer Hlangabeza Mdluli said preparations for the annual cultural ceremony had been ongoing since May, with organisers now confident […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has commenced an investigation into the tragic roof collapse at Bhunu Mall in Manzini, which claimed the life of 26-year-old shop assistant Tiyandza Masilela on August 18, 2026. The incident has raised concerns over construction safety and regulatory compliance, with the CIC moving to establish […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– The Manzini Region has selected its top cultural performers who will represent the region at the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026 after a competitive culture elimination held to identify outstanding groups in Ingadla, Sibhaca and Lutsango. The Manzini Region Trade Fair culture eliminations were organised by the Eswatini National Council […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) could benefit from a stronger and more responsive justice system following specialised training aimed at sharpening how magistrates handle some of the country’s most sensitive cases. Nearly 40 magistrates from across Eswatini participated in a two-day capacity-strengthening workshop focused on the handling of sexual offences and […]