PM CALLS ON BUSINESSES TO SCALE UP PRODUCTION

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called on Eswatini businesses to scale up production and take full advantage of lucrative regional and international markets, saying the opportunities created through the Eswatini International Trade Fair must translate into stronger enterprises, investment and economic growth. As the curtain came down on the 58th […]

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GLOBAL FUND ALLOCATES E444.8 MILLION TO ESWATINI

…Global Fund moves into Grant Cycle 8 (GC8), covering the 2026–2028 allocation period BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini has been allocated approximately E444.8 million under the Global Fund’s new 2026–2028 funding cycle, putting hundreds of millions of Emalangeni behind the Kingdom’s continued fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. The allocation is equivalent to US$27.88 million, […]

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MEPD CHARTS NEW COURSE AS STRATEGIC PLANNING TAKES CENTRE STAGE

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK— The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development (MEPD) is strengthening its strategic direction as it reviews its performance, mandate and priorities in preparation for the next planning period. The Ministry recently brought together its officers and consultants for a strategic planning workshop aimed at assessing the implementation of the previous […]

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INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE: PM CALLS ON EMASWATI TO GUARD PEACE, UNITY AND SOVEREIGNTY

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called on Emaswati to honour the sacrifices of those who secured the Kingdom’s independence by protecting the peace, unity and sovereignty that generations before them fought to preserve. In his Independence Day message, the Prime Minister said independence should not only be viewed as a […]

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THE FLAG THAT TELLS ESWATINI’S STORY OF FREEDOM

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– As Eswatini prepares to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, the national flag stands as more than a symbol flown over government buildings—it carries the country’s history, struggles, resources, peace and unity. On September 6, 1968, the country, then known as Swaziland, gained independence from British colonial rule. The historic occasion was marked […]

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BENZOO SETS MDZIMBA VIEW ABLAZE

BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI— Mdzimba View & Shisanyama turned into a playground of rhythm and excitement on Friday night as South African hitmaker Benzoo Mabhenito brought his infectious energy to Eswatini, delivering a lively performance that had revellers singing, dancing and enjoying some of his biggest songs. The entertainer’s appearance at Mdzimba View was confirmed […]

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