FOOTBALL LEADERS COMMIT TO TAX COMPLIANCE IN PUSH FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) has intensified efforts to promote accountability and good governance within the country’s football sector by partnering with the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) to educate clubs on their tax obligations and compliance requirements. According to information from the ERS, the taxpayer education session brought together […]

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DATA EMERGES AS BACKBONE OF ESWATINI’S HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Eswatini’s health sector is increasingly turning to data-driven decision-making as authorities seek to strengthen healthcare delivery and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage. According to the Ministry of Health, this emerged during the Annual Data Reports Dissemination Meeting, where health programmes from across the sector reviewed performance, achievements and challenges, […]

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ESWATINI UNITES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, as communities, schools, municipalities and private companies intensified efforts to promote environmental conservation through tree planting, clean-up campaigns and climate action initiatives across the country. The nationwide activities reflected a growing commitment among Emaswati […]

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INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS DELEGATION ARRIVES, BRINGING NEW STUDY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ESWATINI YOUTH

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MBABANE – Hope and anticipation filled the air this week as Indian education representative Tanu Saxena arrived in Eswatini, marking the start of a highly anticipated outreach programme aimed at opening international study pathways for local students. Saxena touched down at King Mswati III International Airport, where she was warmly received […]

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YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO EMBRACE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMID RISING UNEMPLOYMENT

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MBABANE – The Eswatini National Youth Council (ENYC) has intensified efforts to tackle youth unemployment by equipping young people with entrepreneurial skills through a business development workshop held at the National Library in Mbabane. The workshop brought together young people from different communities to learn practical business skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship […]

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PAC COMMENDS MINISTRY’S CORRECTIVE ACTION ON REMITTANCES

MPs encourage stronger financial controls and sustained compliance By Mbono Mdluli LOBAMBA – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended the Ministry of Public Service for taking corrective measures to address outstanding statutory remittances while encouraging the ministry to strengthen financial controls to prevent similar challenges in future. The ministry appeared before the PAC on […]

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GOVT PLANS TO BUY NEW AIRCRAFT

MPs raise concerns over ageing aircrafts Government confirms new aircraft plans New regulations aim to boost aviation standards BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Government has revealed that processes are underway to purchase a new aircraft for Eswatini, following concerns raised by Members of Parliament regarding the age and condition of the country’s current aircraft fleet. […]

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