Month: August 2026

…..The country’s medical scheme is bringing its services closer to members and the public at this year’s Trade Fair, offering visitors an opportunity to understand their benefits, resolve membership queries and engage directly with EswatiniMed officials at its Hall 1 stand.  BY OWN CORRESPONDENT MANZINI— Visitors to this year’s Trade Fair will have another reason […]

By Sibusisekile Ndlangamandla MANZINI – Investors looking to establish businesses in Eswatini are being offered a simpler and more coordinated route through processes that have traditionally required engagements with several institutions, as the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) strengthens its Business One-Stop Shop (BOS). The initiative, which is being showcased at the Eswatini International Trade […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini has called for stronger accountability in the public service, warning that oversight must ultimately translate into better decisions, responsible use of public resources and improved services for citizens. Senate President Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini said parliamentary oversight should not merely be about finding fault […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI — His Majesty King Mswati III has hailed the energy, enthusiasm and love displayed by thousands of Imbali during Umhlanga 2026, describing culture as a defining pillar of Eswatini’s nationhood as the annual Reed Dance reaches Day Five. His Majesty was speaking on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during the official opening […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MANZINI– His Majesty King Mswati III has officially unveiled a new tagline for the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA), declaring that the country’s investment promotion agency will henceforth carry the message: ‘Unlocking Investment Opportunities, Transforming Eswatini’. The King announced the new tagline during the official opening of the 58th edition of the […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MANZINI – Real-time river monitoring, digital water governance and data-driven planning are set to take centre stage as the Joint River Basin Authorities – Project Board (JRBA-PB) showcases how smart water management can unlock opportunities for Eswatini’s green economy at the 2026 Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF). Under the exhibition concept, “Smart […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MANZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has called for greater regional integration and collaboration as Eswatini positions itself to unlock opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and expand markets for locally produced, value-added goods. Speaking during the official opening of the 58th edition of the Eswatini International […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) has set its sights on facilitating more than E30 billion worth of investment by 2030, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that the billions attracted into the country ultimately translate into thriving businesses, increased exports and sustainable jobs for emaSwati. For EIPA Board Chairperson […]