Month: August 2026

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Eswatini innovators and entrepreneurs have been challenged to develop digital solutions that could make cross-border trade easier, faster and more accessible for African Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The call comes from the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) through the AfCFTA Innovation Challenge, which seeks home-grown technological solutions to […]

By Sibusisekile Ndlangamandla BHUNYA –  Wakhile Zwane, one of the inaugural beneficiaries of the Montigny scholarship programme, has secured an opportunity to further her studies in Taiwan, marking a significant milestone in her academic journey. Zwane, who was among the first beneficiaries of the Montigny scholarship programme launched in 2021, recently earned the opportunity to further […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NKAMANZI – The spirit of Eswatini’s rich cultural heritage is shining brightly in Nkamanzi as Imbali intensify preparations for the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance, embracing kuhlehla as an important cultural duty and expression of unity. With just four days to go before Umhlanga begins, excitement is building among the young maidens as […]

…Taiwan-backed training targets resilient farming, sustainable livelihoods BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— Communities across Eswatini could soon benefit from improved knowledge on indigenous crops, water management and sustainable farming after staff from the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPMO) completed specialised agricultural training aimed at strengthening food security and climate resilience. The training was conducted under the […]

…Eswatini innovation showcased at continental education conference BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— A home-grown technological innovation by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) has dramatically transformed the processing of examination data, cutting processing time by an impressive 99.84% while maintaining absolute accuracy. The breakthrough, which replaces labour-intensive spreadsheet-based reporting with an automated system powered by Python […]

More than 50 marriages ending every month BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – With more than 50 marriages ending in divorce every month during the first quarter of the financial year, Government has turned to churches and marriage officers in an effort to strengthen marriages and reduce family breakdowns in Eswatini. The Ministry of Home Affairs recorded […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE— Eswatini has launched its national Gender and Biodiversity Plan of Action (2026–2030) to integrate gender equality directly into environmental conservation strategies. Led by the Eswatini National Trust Commission, the initiative strengthens the country’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan while supporting international targets under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The new […]