Month: September 2026

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE– EmaSwati are set to enjoy another long weekend after Government officially confirmed that Monday, September 7, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday, extending the Independence Day celebrations beyond Sunday. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Friday that although Independence Day falls on Sunday, September 6, the holiday will […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Content creators have been encouraged to build strong personal brands for themselves while remaining consistent, intentional and open to growth as their creative journeys evolve. The message emerged during a seminar at the Eswatini International Trade Fair 2026, where creative entrepreneur Zindzi Thwala and content creator Mduduzi Dlamini shared insights on […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– A total of 4272 new undergraduate students have joined the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) for the 2026/27 academic year, marking the start of a new chapter for thousands of young people pursuing higher education. The new intake includes students admitted to UNESWA’s three campuses in Kwaluseni, Luyengo and Mbabane, as well […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANKAYANE— The Highway Half Marathon has received a financial vote of confidence, with Ngwempisi Inkhundla Member of Parliament Bhekibandla Vilakati pledging E10 000 every year to keep the race moving. Vilakati made the commitment during the official launch of the Highway Half Marathon 2026 at Highway Covenant Tabernacle Church in Mankayane on […]

…highway half marathon returns to the athletics calendar… … organisers urged to prioritise race licensing and safety… …road races promote fitness, athletes and community unity… BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANKAYANE— The starting line is being redrawn in Mankayane as the Highway Half Marathon makes its return to the Athletics Eswatini calendar, bringing with it renewed hopes […]

…marathon supports children’s education …fourth edition launched in mankayane …stakeholders urged to partner … church urged to serve communities BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANKAYANE— The road to the finish line is often measured in kilometres, but for the Highway Education Foundation, every step taken in the Highway Half Marathon 2026 is expected to carry a child […]

…beyond medals and times …sport inspires and creates opportunities …promotes unity and healthy living … children receive shoes …ready to host the maratho BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANKAYANE — For some, winning means crossing the finish line first. For Mankayane Town Board Chairperson Bongani Dlamini, however, the real victory will be measured in opportunities created, young […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE- Eswatini’s economy expanded by 4.8 per cent in 2025, accelerating significantly from the 3.0 per cent growth recorded in 2024, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching E96.618 billion. According to the 2025 GDP Annual Estimates released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the positive economic performance was largely driven […]