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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Members of the Siteki community got an opportunity to better understand the new MVA Fund Act of 2026 as the Sincephetelo MVA Fund took its services directly to the public through its SMVAF On The Road outreach programme. Held at the Siteki Bus Rank, the outreach brought MVA Fund officials […]
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BY EPN REPORTER ESWATINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has received the President of the OPEC Fund for International Development, Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, in an audience aimed at further strengthening the longstanding development partnership between Eswatini and the international financial institution. The meeting formed part of Dr Alkhalifa’s official visit to the Kingdom, providing an […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has arrived in Durban, South Africa, ahead of the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, placing Eswatini at the centre of regional discussions on industrialisation, development and cooperation. The King arrived at King Shaka International Airport […]
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…new 2026–2030 strategy puts technology, value for money at centre of public auditing BY EPN REPORTER MBABANE – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation are set to play a bigger role in how Eswatini’s public finances are scrutinised as the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) moves to modernise auditing and strengthen accountability across Government. Auditor-General […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo has warned that Eswatini must urgently bridge the gaps between its education and health systems if the country is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and realise its Vision 2030 aspirations. Nxumalo said education and health could no longer be treated as separate […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE- A total of 127 purchasers of Government-owned properties sold through the Siteki Town Council have been reminded to settle outstanding balances amounting to E2.93 million or make written representations to avoid possible cancellation of their sale agreements and recovery of the properties by Government. The reminder comes through a public notice […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MADLANGEMPISI— Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RES), through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Department, is strengthening community-led development by equipping traditional leaders and community structures with practical tools to identify, mobilise and build upon the resources already available within their communities. The initiative, centred on Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), brought together community representatives […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE- Eswatini’s schools are facing major gaps in health policies, learner support services, safety preparedness and physical infrastructure, with a national government survey warning that the country’s school health system is not yet adequately equipped to support learner wellbeing and educational success. The findings are contained in the 2025 Global School Health […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE— Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states, including Eswatini, have been urged to harness the region’s abundant mineral, agricultural, energy and human resources to drive industrialisation, strengthen regional integration and reduce dependence on external markets. South African President and SADC Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa made the call during the SADC Public Lecture […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— More than 400 residents of Motshane Inkhundla received rice, wheelchairs and walking sticks from Taiwan on August 13, 2026, as the country continued strengthening community support amid this week’s harsh winter weather. The donation, delivered through the Taiwan Embassy, was aimed at assisting vulnerable residents while supporting people living with mobility […]
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