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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI- Communities are often home to valuable resources, skills and knowledge that can become powerful drivers of development when identified and mobilised. Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RES) is strengthening this approach by empowering communities to recognise what they already have and turn those assets into practical solutions to local challenges. Through its […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Eswatini is looking to harness its natural wealth as a driver of sustainable economic growth, with renewable energy, green innovation and sustainable tourism identified as key opportunities for the country. Minister for Tourism and Environmental Affairs Hon. Jane Mkhonta-Simelane said Eswatini’s forests, biodiversity and pristine ecosystems should not be viewed as […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI— Tribal Natives manager Penny Bouwer, who took part in a virtual fireside conversation with American rapper and entrepreneur Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., popularly known as T.I., was more than simply an opportunity to engage with an international music star. The conversation, hosted by Veromo Enterprise on Wednesday, brought together music industry […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI — Choral music will take over the UNESWA Sports Emporium this September when the Ntjilo-Ntjilo Arts Festival brings performers and music lovers together for a day of live vocal performances. Set for Sunday, 20 September 2026, the festival is shaping up as another addition to Eswatini’s busy arts and entertainment calendar, […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI— The NACA Regional Awards are heading to Hhohho this weekend, giving artists and other creatives in the region a chance to put their work before an audience and compete for regional recognition. The Hhohho Regional Festival will take place on Saturday at Gobolondlo Hall in Pigg’s Peak, starting at 10 a.m. […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLENI— From storm-related disruption to a celebration of academic achievement and cultural pride, Herefords High School has demonstrated that adversity does not have to stand in the way of progress. Following that the school was greatly affected by the storm December last year and learners getting back to class later this year […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Senator Prince Qethuka Sgombeni has expressed strong disapproval of men performing kutsamba, arguing that the practice undermines traditional gender roles and reflects a growing erosion of Eswatini’s cultural values. Sgombeni, a staunch traditionalist, raised the concern while contributing to the debate on the Ministry of Education and Training’s First Quarter […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI- FNB Eswatini has applauded the Kingdom for demonstrating its capability to host an international sporting event of the calibre of the FNB Eswatini Challenge, saying the tournament is already creating a positive ripple effect across the country’s economy and tourism sector. FNB Eswatini Chief Marketing Officer Sibusile Dlamini made the remarks […]
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10-week course tackles cybercrime, AI, human trafficking and modern policing challenges BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Communities across Eswatini are set to benefit from stronger police leadership after the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) equipped 22 first-line supervisors with advanced leadership and modern policing skills aimed at improving professionalism, accountability and service delivery at station level. […]
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New payment system aims to make social grants safer, faster and more efficient BY EPN REPORTER MBABANE – Elderly EmaSwati who receive their social grants through commercial banks will, beginning this month, have to wait five additional days for their payments as Government introduces a new social grant disbursement system aimed at improving the efficiency, security […]
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