“BOTHO TRAINS GRADUATES TO CREATE JOBS, NOT JUST SEEK THEM” – DEPUTY PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Botho University is deliberately moving beyond the traditional approach of preparing graduates to compete for jobs, instead equipping them with entrepreneurial skills to create employment opportunities for themselves and others. Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Mlungisi Patrick Msibi said the university’s programmes are designed to produce graduates who can identify opportunities, solve problems […]

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INNOVATION HUBS UNLOCK GREEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AT EITF 2026

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Beyond the colourful exhibition stalls and busy trading floors of the ongoing Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026, a different conversation unfolded — one centred on whether Eswatini’s young innovators will have the support needed to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses. Young entrepreneurs, startups, small and medium enterprises, innovators, development […]

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KING BRIEFED ON HEMP PROJECT TIPPED TO CHANGE LIVES OF EMASWATI

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MANZINI- A presentation on Eswatini’s industrial hemp project was made before His Majesty King Mswati III on Saturday, with experts behind the initiative saying the emerging industry has the potential to transform livelihoods and create new economic opportunities for Emaswati. The presentation was made by Johan Botha and Joe Mkhabela, agricultural officials […]

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MBASHENI TURNS ON NEW WATER LIFELINE

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI MBASHENI– Mbasheni residents have welcomed a major boost in access to clean water following the completion and official opening of a new borehole that began operating over the weekend. The milestone brought together community members, Member of Parliament Ray Dlamini and Indvuna yeNkhundla Mandla Magagula, who witnessed the official opening of the […]

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SMH RAIL EYES ESWATINI FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA BASE

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Eswatini’s railway sector has attracted fresh international interest as Malaysian rail manufacturer SMH Rail explores investment opportunities in the Kingdom, including the possibility of establishing its Southern African base in the country. The development follows a high-level meeting between His Majesty King Mswati III and SMH Rail Chairman and Managing Director […]

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COACH ‘PEP G’ LEADERSHIP: SUPERSPORT UNITED’S 50-TROPHY MILESTONE

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– SuperSport United have celebrated two decades of remarkable success, amassing 50 trophies across different age groups since 2006. The achievement has been confirmed by the club’s Director/Head Coach, Samkeliso ‘Pep G’ Simelane, with the club having plied its trade in the promotion league under the Hhohho Regional Football Association (HRFA). Despite […]

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