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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s chess fraternity is set to make history as the Kingdom sends a team to compete at the 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, marking the country’s first-ever participation in the prestigious international event. The five-member team will represent Eswatini at the tournament scheduled for September 10-17, 2026, […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Love can be difficult to say out loud, but Genes Of The Vibe has found a way to put those unspoken emotions into music with his latest track, “Imizwa Yami.” The Mbabane-based Amapiano artist teamed up with Acoustic Soul for the song, which features King Of Spades and Tavin. Together, […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Eswatini’s battle against plastic pollution could present an opportunity to attract international funding, technology and technical support as countries advance negotiations towards the world’s first legally binding global treaty on plastic pollution. Heads of delegation from countries involved in the treaty negotiations are meeting virtually today, September 8, 2026, for the […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – South African Gospel Powerhouse Oncemore Six is set to take on a different role in the spotlight after revealing that he will serve as one of the guest judges for Eswatini Praise, a talent initiative pioneered by gospel veteran Sipho “Big Fish” Makhabane. The singer shared the news while encouraging […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – When life becomes uncertain, prayer can become a source of comfort, and Eswatini artist Nkosenhle Mlotsa, known professionally as Nkosy Ash, explores that idea in his latest single, ‘Thandaza’. Released on September 4, the song places prayer at the centre of its message, encouraging listeners to seek God not only […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— A conflict may begin far from Eswatini, but its effects can travel across borders, affecting communities, trade, movement and regional stability, making international cooperation increasingly important. For an ordinary emaSwati, the words “peace and security” may sound like matters reserved for governments, soldiers and diplomats. Yet, in reality, a crisis in […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Schools across Eswatini will reopen for the third term tomorrow, September 9, 2026, with the Ministry of Education and Training assuring parents and learners that preparations for the new term are on track. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has reaffirmed that there had been no […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– United States (US) President Donald Trump has followed in the footsteps of His Majesty King Mswati III by becoming the first sitting U.S. president in modern times to have his portrait featured on an official United States dollar coin. The historic development has created an extraordinary monetary comparison between the world’s […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Eswatini’s natural resources, productive industries and rich cultural heritage have positioned the Kingdom as a country with significant potential to expand its role in African trade, according to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). As Eswatini celebrated its Independence Day, Afreximbank highlighted the country’s economic strengths and its growing partnership with the […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Eswatini’s dependence on imported petroleum products has placed fuel security at the centre of the country’s energy agenda, with the downstream energy sector increasingly focused on strengthening supply routes, storage capacity and infrastructure. This is according to OTL Africa Downstream Energy, which used Eswatini’s Independence Day to highlight the country’s petroleum […]
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