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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE- Government has strengthened its support for vulnerable urban communities with the launch of the Local Government Feeding Scheme at Msunduza Soup Kitchen, where elderly residents received meals and encouragement. The initiative was launched today by Deputy Prime Minister Her Excellency Thulisile Dladla, who was joined by Minister of Housing and Urban […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Young people in the Lubombo Region have an opportunity to contribute to national development as the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office prepares to recruit enumerators for the National Social Registry Programme. The recruitment exercise will be conducted from 8 to 10 September 2026 across 11 Inkhundla centres, giving eligible Lubombo residents an […]
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… Finance Minister explains why national budget is not cash sitting in Government coffers BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s E36.92 billion national budget should not be viewed as a giant pool of cash already sitting in Government coffers waiting to be spent, Finance Minister has explained, revealing that tax collections are currently about E900 […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– More than 400 volunteers are being trained by Umvalo Wesive (NDRMA), in partnership with the Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) and the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), to strengthen drought monitoring and early warning systems through the integration of Indigenous Knowledge and scientific information. The training seeks to strengthen community participation in […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Standard Bank Eswatini is set to phase out its Unayo digital platform by December 31, 2026, as the bank moves to streamline its digital ecosystem and strengthen the delivery of secure and sustainable banking solutions. The bank has announced a structured transition process which will be implemented in phases to […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini Central Bank Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has been appointed Chairperson of the African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI), placing the Kingdom’s central bank leadership in a key position to influence financial inclusion policy across the continent. The appointment was announced during the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Eswatini is strengthening its preparations for the 2026/27 rainfall season by bringing key sectors together to translate climate information into practical early action. The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, through the Eswatini Meteorological Service, convened the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF) under the theme, “From Climate Information to Early Action: […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Sports organisations have been challenged to stop viewing businesses as sources of sponsorship and instead build partnerships that create measurable value for both parties. The call was made during the Eswatini International Trade Fair Sports Indaba, where Mamelodi Sundowns FC Head of Marketing and Brand Thabo Phiri urged sports bodies to […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – While adults move between business stalls and exhibitions at the Eswatini International Trade Fair, artist Mncobi Mndzebele has been giving some of the youngest visitors a reason to stop, sit and get creative. The fine artist has been making his mark at EITF through children’s face painting, turning little faces […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– Dr Oliver Museka, Director at IRDM College, shared insights on customer service during the Eswatini Customer Experience Practitioners Seminar at EITF 2026, highlighting the importance of creating positive experiences that keep customers coming back. Museka emphasised that customer service extends beyond simply assisting customers, arguing that every interaction a customer has […]
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