ACCESS TO START-UP CAPITAL INCREASINGLY EMPOWERS RURAL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – For many young people in rural Eswatini, the journey from having a business idea to building a successful enterprise often depends on access to the right resources. Increasingly, start-up capital is becoming a powerful tool in helping rural youth entrepreneurs transform their ambitions into sustainable businesses, create employment opportunities and […]

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ESWATINI SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED IN SA’S GARMENT SECTOR 

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Skilled workers from Eswatini are among those needed to keep South Africa’s garment manufacturing sector operating, according to a recent report carried by international news agency Reuters. The report, published on August 6, 2026, examined the difficulties facing clothing factories in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, following the departure of thousands of migrant […]

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SWATI HERITAGE FINDS NEW LIFE ONLINE

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – It can trend too, traditional attires and dances, language and cultural celebrations, Eswatini’s heritage is finding a new audience in a place where trends move at the speed of a scroll social media. For a younger generation that spends much of its time on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook […]

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NOTHANDO HLOPHE WINS SONG OF THE YEAR

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s music scene had another moment to celebrate as Nothando Hlophe walked away with the coveted Song of the Year award at the BASADI in Music Awards. The win marks a significant milestone for Hlophe, whose music continues to resonate with audiences and establish her as one of the voices […]

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MSHIKISHI CALLS FOR GREATER SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ARTISTS

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLEN –Veteran Eswatini musician Mshikishi Mndzebele brought energy and entertainment to the Eswatini International Trade Fair Activation at Buhleni Plaza, delivering a lively performance that attracted the attention of attendees. Mndzebele, popularly known as Mshikishi, performed one of his songs during the ongoing activation, entertaining members of the community alongside Gogo and […]

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BUHLENI PLAZA BUZZES WITH EITF ACTION

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLENI— The Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) roadshow brought business, entertainment and community spirit to life at Buhleni Plaza as partners joined forces to promote the upcoming trade fair and encourage the public to take advantage of opportunities available to local businesses. The activation attracted community members who gathered to learn more […]

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