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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Eswatini is moving towards locally produced fuel, with Government proposing a 10% bio ethanol blend in unleaded petrol, supported by a plant capable of producing 10,000 litres of fuel grade ethanol daily. The development was highlighted by Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, during a workshop with […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA— Government could consider introducing incentives to encourage population growth in Eswatini, with a Cabinet minister suggesting that the country should set a long-term target of growing its population to two million people. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Senator Pholile Shakantu, who was representing Minister of […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – The countdown is on! With just 10 days to go before the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance, excitement is building across Eswatini as the Kingdom prepares to once again come alive in a spectacular celebration of culture, tradition, song and dance. The question is simple: Are you ready for Umhlanga 2026? […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – About E40 million has been invested in water schemes during the first year of Eswatini’s Universal Water Service Coverage Project, marking significant progress towards the country’s goal of ensuring every liSwati has access to clean and reliable water by 2030. The investment has so far supported the completion and commissioning […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Eswatini is positioning agriculture as a key driver of export growth, with a new partnership between the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBOARD) and AeTrade Group aimed at helping farmers and small businesses access markets, finance and technology. AeTrade Group Chief Executive Officer Mulualem Syoum said the partnership could help transform Eswatini […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – The Minister of Home Affairs, Princess Lindiwe, has defended Eswatini’s participation in the third-country nationals programme, describing the model as a better way of managing deportations despite the criticism it has attracted. Princess Lindiwe was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Senator Pholile Shakantu, during the […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MBABANE– Eswatini’s internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Ndumiso Manana, popularly known as Manana, is set to fly the country’s flag at one of South Africa’s biggest music gatherings after being added to the star-studded line-up of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026. Manana will perform on Saturday, September 26, at […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini-owned leather products manufacturer Melane Leather is looking to expand into regional and international markets, including Africa and Europe, following its experience at the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival. The company, which participated in the eighth edition of the festival held at House On Fire in Malkerns from […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – More than 1 200 people across Eswatini have called for greater community involvement in shaping HIV prevention programmes, highlighting the need for interventions that respond to the realities and experiences of the people they are intended to serve. National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS (NERCHA) Director HIV Response […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI— The fight against crime in Manzini North has received a significant boost after 77 Community Police members completed a certified two-day training programme and received essential equipment to strengthen their role in protecting communities. The members completed the training at Manzini Infant Practising Primary School on August 13, 2026, in a […]
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