Month: September 2026

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – The Ministry of Health is expanding access to advanced diagnostic services in the public health sector through the procurement of an additional CT scanner for Manzini Government Hospital and efforts to increase the number of Emaswati trained in ultrasonography. Minister of Health Honourable Mduduzi Matsebula said these interventions form […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – For dozens of families around Hhelehhele and surrounding communities in Northern Hhohho, the presence of Lomati Mine is providing more than mining activity — it is putting food on tables through local employment. The mine currently employs about 140 people, with approximately 50% of its workforce recruited from communities surrounding […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Former Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been remembered for leaving behind an expanded judiciary, with more judges, magistrates, specialised courts and improved court infrastructure than he inherited when he took over as head of the Judiciary. Eswatini Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Simanga Mamba said Maphalala’s tenure was marked by […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Members of the public will get a chance to nominate and later vote for schools they believe deserve recognition for creating healthy working environments and making a positive impact through sustainability and community-building initiatives as part of the 2026 Teachers’ Day celebrations. The public participation process will give parents, learners, […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini is set to emerge from the Pan-African Conference on Teachers’ Education (PACTED) 2026 with a stronger focus on preparing teachers to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively in education. The conference, which will be hosted by Eswatini from October 5 to 7 at the ICC Ezulwini Palazzo, is […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – Local farmers are set to enjoy greater access to the domestic vegetable market following a strong recovery in the production of tomatoes, beetroot and green pepper, prompting the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) to tighten temporary import restrictions. From 25 September 2026, traders will be required to source 80% of […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI– Zambia Chief Justice Mumba Malila SC has described the late Chief Justice Moses Cuthbert Bheki Maphalala as a practical, firm and respected judicial leader whose contribution strengthened cooperation among African judiciaries and left institutions across the continent better positioned to deliver justice. Paying tribute to Maphalala during his State Memorial Service, […]