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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE- Once again, I found myself drifting deep into my ancestral roots, where emasiko awakened the teachings of my long-gone elders and brought the cultural Liswati within me back to life. For seven days, Umhlanga became more than a cultural ceremony. It became a journey into my identity, a place where the […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK– A new movement aimed at tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by addressing the emotional struggles faced by men is gaining momentum in Piggs Peak. The Lisango Movement, officially launched on June 6, 2026, seeks to create a safe and supportive space where men can openly talk about the challenges affecting their […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini has answered a royal invitation to the 2026 uMhlangano wa Maseko Ngoni cultural celebration in Malawi, with reports from the host country confirming the participation of an Eswatini delegation at the major gathering of Ngoni communities and traditional leaders. The six-day cultural celebration, held from August 31 to September […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MBABANE– Grammy-winning Eswatini-born singer, songwriter and producer Manana is enjoying another major career moment after his latest collaboration with South African rap heavyweight Nasty C, “Alright”, received national radio exposure on Metro FM on Monday morning, 7 September 2026. The song was played this morning at 6:52am during the popular South African […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– For many young emaSwati walking through the Eswatini International Trade Fair with nothing more than a business idea and a dream, the Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund (YERF) had a message of hope: with the right support, that idea could become a business and that dream could become a future. The message […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Recycled products and innovative creations that reflected the promise of a greener future captured the attention of visitors at the 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF 2026), helping the Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development win the hearts of the public and secure two prestigious awards. The Ministry walked away with […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Artificial Intelligence is increasingly finding its way into the fight for stronger accountability and better management of public resources, with Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) across the region exploring how the technology can strengthen the speed, quality and impact of government audits. The growing role of AI in public-sector auditing took […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK– For years, I had known Umhlanga largely through photographs, television broadcasts and social media posts—the colourful regalia, the powerful songs, the dancing maidens and the grand gathering before Their Majesties. But Umhlanga 2026 gave me an opportunity to step beyond the screen. For seven days, I followed Imbali through different […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Umhlanga 2026 was more than the colourful spectacle of singing and dancing before Their Majesties, as seven days spent following Imbali from their arrival at Ludzidzini Royal Residence to the reed-cutting fields and the final Kugidza revealed the preparation, endurance and cultural significance behind the annual ceremony. The journey offered a […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Police have dealt a significant blow to dagga trafficking operations after four suspects were arrested and nearly 90kg of dagga seized during separate operations conducted across the country on Saturday. The suspects were arrested by Buhleni and Lavumisa Police and charged for contravening the Pharmacy Act after allegedly being found in […]
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