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Emaswati living under the poverty line amounted to 79.30% a decade ago BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini’s continued efforts to eradicate poverty has seen the country attain a 27.3% reduction in the past decade. Eswatini poverty rate for 2016 was at 79.30%, a 8.8% decline from 2009. Poverty rate for 2009 […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Africa must urgently shift from exporting raw materials to selling ideas, innovation and technology if it is to achieve meaningful economic transformation, Kenya has said, calling for stronger South South cooperation between African nations. This was the central message from Kenya’s Deputy High Commissioner Ambassador Sunya Morongei Orre during a […]
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Emaswati Urged to Submit Declarations Before Travelling New SARS Rules Apply at All South African Entry Points Passport, Travel and Goods Details Required Online Failure to Declare Could Result in Customs Penalties Motorists, tourists and business travellers urged to complete online declarations before crossing the border BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Thousands of Emaswati travelling […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has given the Ministry of Home Affairs 30 days to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding an irregular payment of E539 378.83 made to freight company Inter-Freight Pty Ltd, while also urging the Eswatini Royal Police Service to investigate the matter further. The directive was […]
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Tourism entity works to reduce dependence on Government funding BY MBONO MDLULI LOBAMBA – The Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) has generated E12 million in revenue during 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to achieve financial self-reliance and reduce dependence on Government subventions. This was revealed by ENTC Chief Executive Officer Thulani Methula during the […]
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Stakeholders unite to strengthen cultural preservation, innovation and tourism development By Phumelele Gamedze (Intern) MBABANE – Eswatini has taken another important step towards safeguarding its cultural identity after heritage experts, cultural practitioners, government representatives and development partners gathered for a strategic workshop focused on preserving the nation’s heritage while embracing digital innovation. Organised by the […]
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BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN) MBABANE – The Royal Legends Netball Team received special recognition from National Commissioner of Police, Mr. Manoma Vusie Masango, following their impressive championship win at an international tournament held in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa. The team paid a courtesy call on the National Commissioner at his invitation after returning home […]
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BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN) MBABANE – A proud moment for Eswatini football unfolded at Sigwaca House as Ubombo Sugar FC Management Committee Chairman Gina Ndwandwe was honoured after finishing among the top two performers in the prestigious FIFA Club Management Diploma programme, earning a fully sponsored trip to Miami in the United States of America. […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) EZULWINI – Excitement is reaching fever pitch as fans prepare for Kelvin Momo’s highly anticipated performance at Momo Thursday Ladies Night in Mdzimba Thursday night. With only a day remaining before the major nightlife event, Amapiano lovers across Eswatini are getting ready for what is expected to be one of the […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MANZINI – The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated One Man Show has reached fever pitch following the official unveiling of the full performance line-up, with organisers confirming a star-studded programme that is expected to keep music lovers entertained from afternoon until sunrise. Set to be headlined by celebrated entertainer and producer […]
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