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By King’s Office Correspondents KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – His Majesty the King met with SMH Rail Chairman and Managing Director Datuk PK Nara last night and invited his company to invest and set up its Southern Africa base in the Kingdom of Eswatini. SMH Rail is one of Malaysia’s leading railway rolling stock manufacturers and […]
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By King’s Office Correspondents KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – His Majesty the King has supported the welfare of emaSwati students studying in Malaysia with a contribution of US$1 000 each, which is equivalent to about E16 000. The gift was announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu today, when the students had […]
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By King’s Office Correspondents KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – About 250 kilometres of untarred roads in the country’s four regions are about to receive Probase tarring that will cost about E1.6 billion. This was the assurance given to His Majesty the King when the company, together with officials from Exim Bank, paid a courtesy call on […]
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By King’s Office Correspondents KUALA LUMPUR – His Majesty King Mswati III has called upon emaSwati students studying in Malaysia to maximize their academic exposure and acquire high-level skills necessary to drive Eswatini towards achieving first-world status. Speaking during a sponsored dinner where the students were accorded an audience with the King, he highlighted the […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Small Enterprises Development Company (SEDCO) incubation programme have recorded more than E9.9 million in sales while creating 507 jobs during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. Figures contained in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade’s First Quarter Performance Report […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Demographer and Statistical Analyst Hanson Dlamini has confirmed that Phase 2 of the Economic Census remains on schedule, with preparations for fieldwork at an advanced stage to ensure outstanding areas from Phase 1 are covered. Dlamini said the second phase has not been delayed and is expected to proceed according […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MATSAPHA – Eswatini’s efforts to build a stronger and more people-centred healthcare system are being supported by a longstanding partnership between Government and the Church, with Good Shepherd Catholic Hospital and College of Health Sciences continuing to bring healthcare delivery, professional training and human dignity together. Roman Catholic Bishop of Manzini José […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MATSAPHA – His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) has strengthened its commitment to the wellbeing and protection of the girl child through a Gender Networking engagement for Imbali, equipping young girls with practical life skills and knowledge ahead of the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance. The engagement was held at the HMCS Staff College […]
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Economy holds firm despite sugar, mining pressures Minister sees stronger growth as industries recover BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Eswatini’s economy is showing remarkable resilience, with growth projected at about 5% in 2026 despite a difficult operating environment for some of the country’s major industries, while a new E4.06 billion development financing framework could provide fresh momentum for […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Emerging Eswatini products, including cereals, sorghum and processed foods, are recording 23% growth, signalling fresh export opportunities for local businesses seeking to expand into regional and international markets. The positive development was highlighted through the latest Market Insight discussions by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA), which is encouraging local businesses […]
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