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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Know Your Customer (KYC) verification has been identified as a key safeguard in protecting members’ benefits as the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) rolls out faster and more convenient digital services. The Fund says accurate and up-to-date member information is critical to ensuring that services such as Express Claims and […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Senator Pholile Shakantu has called for stronger diplomatic engagement to help African countries resolve cross-border challenges affecting the movement of quality seed. Speaking during the third day of the Africa Seed Summit at the Ezulwini Palazzo ICC on Wednesday, Shakantu said diplomacy should complement […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has committed to playing an active role in strengthening Africa’s seed systems and ensuring sustainable seed security across the continent. Speaking during the inaugural Africa Seed Summit at the Ezulwini Palazzo ICC on Wednesday, SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre Head Dr Justify Gotami Shava […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – The inaugural Africa Seed Summit has produced an emerging continental declaration calling for stronger seed systems, greater protection of Africa’s genetic resources and increased capacity for countries to secure their own food supplies. The three-day summit, held at the Ezulwini Palazzo ICC from October 5 to 7, brought together African […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – Government will require an estimated E558 million to implement Eswatini’s National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) over the next five years, as the country moves to establish a fully integrated, multi-sectoral defence system against public health emergencies. The NAPHS, officially launched by Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula at Royal […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE— When a song carries the weight of losing a father, getting the approval of a respected voice in the South African music industry can add another layer to its journey. For Eswatini multi-award-winning artist Young Zesh and South African singer Aubrey Qwana, that moment came when outspoken music executive and Music […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – African Union Commission Commissioner for Education Professor Gaspard Banyankimbome has hailed His Majesty King Mswati III’s call for greater support and empowerment of teachers, saying the King’s message provided a powerful foundation for the Pan-African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED) 2026. Banyankimbome made the remarks as he delivered his closing […]
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Three tools to examine gender impact, policy implementation and budgeting Stakeholders challenged to turn evidence into better decisions The Gambia shares practical approach with Eswatini and Smart Africa BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Digital transformation may open doors to education, employment, financial services and government programmes, but according to The Gambia’s Unit Manager for Data, […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The African Union has awarded a combined E1.66 million to eight outstanding teachers from across the continent in recognition of their professional excellence, innovation and contribution to transforming the lives of learners and communities. Each of the eight recipients of the African Union Continental Teachers’ Awards 2026 received E166 192, […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK– The Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) has called on EmaSwati and businesses buying goods outside the country to make sure their purchases are properly declared at customs, warning that undeclared imports could deny the country tax revenue. ERS Commissioner General Brightwell Nkambule made the call during an engagement with small and […]
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