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about 25% of allocated E850 million finds way back to government coffers BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Government recovered no more than E200 million in taxes from the massive July salary review back-pay exercise for civil servants, after setting aside E850 million to settle outstanding arrears, Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has revealed. In an […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini’s digitally skilled youth are expected to unlock new opportunities in entrepreneurship, content creation, innovation and the digital economy as connectivity continues to improve. This was the key message emerging from The Value of Connectivity panel discussion held at Hilton Garden Inn, Mbabane, where industry leaders explored how reliable digital […]
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…E25 million added to initial budget of E121 million By Themba Zwane MPAKENI – The cost of relocating families and community infrastructure to pave the way for the construction of the Mpakeni Dam has risen by E25 million, with the resettlement budget increasing from an initial E121 million to E146 million due to inflation. The […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Petrol users and households relying on illuminating paraffin have been spared a price increase, despite mounting pressure on international fuel markets. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy announced on Wednesday that the price of unleaded petrol and illuminating paraffin will remain unchanged when the latest fuel price adjustment takes […]
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Minister Lin pushes industrial park, smart cities and renewable energy cooperation BY MBONGENI NDLELA TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Taiwan has unveiled an ambitious programme to deepen investment and technological cooperation with Eswatini, targeting renewable energy, sovereign artificial intelligence, smart healthcare, agriculture, digital infrastructure and the development of modern smart cities across the Kingdom. Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Global technology company Acer Inc. could establish a manufacturing or assembly plant in Eswatini following high-level discussions between Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and the company’s Founder and Honorary Chairman, Stan Shih. According to information shared by government, the strategic engagement took place at Shih’s residence in Taipei as part […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Learners visited the King Sobhuza II Memorial Park yesterday as part of an educational programme aimed at deepening their understanding of Eswatini’s history and preserving the legacy of one of the Kingdom’s most influential monarchs. The visit, organised under the Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC), provided learners with guided educational […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLENI– From leading hymns as a nine-year-old in his local church to becoming part of the winning team at the 2023 Mother of All Gospel Shows, gospel minister Lindwayinkhosi Mpila has remained steadfast in his mission to use music as a tool to bring people closer to God. Driven by faith, humility […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – With dry winter winds sweeping across Eswatini and climate experts warning of the possible effects of El Niño related dry conditions, the National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA) has cautioned that one careless spark could turn fields, forests and livelihoods into ashes within minutes. For farmers, livestock owners and rural […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI MAYIWANE– Member of Parliament Scelo Khungankhosi Dlamini has reaffirmed his commitment to improving education by conducting another Vusela Exercise at Baleni Primary School in Mayiwane Inkhundla, near Mcuba. The engagement provided teachers with an opportunity to openly discuss the challenges affecting the school while fostering dialogue aimed at finding lasting solutions. During […]
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