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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Government has facilitated the voluntary repatriation of another Third Country National (TCN), with a Somali national successfully returning to his country of origin after requesting to reunite with his family. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli said the Somali national departed the Kingdom on […]
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– King’s message as thousands of Imbali begin reed-harvesting journey BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NGABEZWENI — “We must respect one another, follow the guidance of our leaders and make sure that everyone returns safely.” This was the powerful message delivered to thousands of Imbali as His Majesty King Mswati III commissioned them to begin their journey to […]
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– Young maidens move to Emasundvwini as senior Imbali head to Mphisi Farm BY NOXOLO DLAMINI UMHLANGA DAY 2 – The colourful journey of thousands of maidens participating in the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance has entered another important stage after His Majesty King Mswati III commissioned them to proceed to their respective destinations. In a notable […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHaLABANE NGABEZWENI – As Umhlanga 2026 gathers momentum, a team of trained young peer educators is ready to take vital health and social messages to thousands of young people participating in the annual Reed Dance Ceremony. The peer educators underwent a three-day intensive training programme from August 18 to 20, 2026, at Caritas […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NGABEZWENI – Excitement and jubilation swept through Ngabezweni on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as Imbali erupted in joy after receiving brand-new sneakers gifted by His Majesty King Mswati III following their Day Two march from Ludzidzini to Ngabezweni during Umhlanga 2026. The royal gift came at the end of the Imbali’s march, […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has bid farewell to outgoing High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Eswatini, H.E. N. Ram Prasad, following India’s appointment of Anand Prakash as his successor. The farewell meeting was held today at the Private and Cabinet Office, where the Prime Minister reflected on […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini’s cereal production is facing pressure from erratic rainfall, but new international research suggests that the country’s farmers are increasingly adapting to climate change, offering hope that stronger climate-smart farming practices could help protect food production in the years ahead. The warning comes from the latest Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK- Young people in Bulembu are being equipped with practical skills to navigate the transition into independent community life, following a three-day training programme conducted by Women in Trade and Development (WITAD) from 18–20 August 2026. The training brought together about 40 participants aged between 16 and 23, with the programme […]
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EDITORIAL There comes a point when a diplomatic statement demands more than a polite acknowledgement. It demands scrutiny. China’s extraordinary security advisory on the Kingdom of Eswatini, issued on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is one such statement. Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of Consular Affairs, Beijing advised Chinese citizens not to travel to […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MBABANE– Enter The Bishop! When Bandzile Mkhonta, better known as The Bishop, takes control of the decks at the iconic 23:28 Lounge this Friday, it won’t simply be another performance—it will be a homecoming packed with unreleased music, crowd-favourite anthems and a promise to give Eswatini fans a night they’ll never forget. […]
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