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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Government has promised that it will implement adequate consultations before enforcing television licence payments at Eswatini’s border posts as part of efforts to strengthen compliance and improve funding for the country’s broadcasting sector. Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg said authorities would continue engaging the public ahead of the rollout to […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE — Eswatini’s push toward a citizen centred digital government has come under scrutiny after a new ICT assessment revealed uneven readiness across ministries, disconnected systems, and capacity gaps that could slow national digital transformation. The findings were presented at Mountain View Hotel on 21 May 2026 during a briefing on the […]
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BY NOMTHANDAZO MAYISELA (Intern) MBABANE – Emaswati students studying abroad have received encouraging news after the Ministry of Labour and Social Security assured Parliament that government-sponsored learners will continue receiving their allowances, despite challenges affecting the current payment system. The assurance was made during Thursday’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing, where Members of Parliament sought […]
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Municipality and ESWASA Train Food Businesses On International Standards BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – Ezulwini Municipality on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, concluded a two-day food safety awareness training programme aimed at strengthening hygiene standards and improving safe food handling practices across the town’s hospitality and retail sectors. The training programme was held from: Tuesday, 19 […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Government is preparing to introduce a new electronic tax monitoring system designed to strengthen Value Added Tax (VAT) collection, improve transparency and ensure more revenue is available to fund essential public services across the country. Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg announced the initiative during Thursday’s #FinanceInFocus bulletin, describing it as a […]
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BY NOKWANDA DLAMINI (Intern) ZOMBODZE EMUVA – For years, fetching water meant long walks, heavy buckets and valuable hours lost for many families in Zombodze Emuva. Today, that reality is beginning to change as a new community water partnership promises easier access to safe drinking water for thousands of residents. A collaboration between the Eswatini […]
Continue Reading Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says fraudsters are increasingly impersonating banks and government institutions online, urging emaSwati to verify information before sharing personal details or sending money. BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – As digital technology continues to transform communication and financial transactions in Eswatini, Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg has called on emaSwati to remain vigilant against […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s ambition to attain high-income economy status received a significant boost on Thursday, May 21, 2026, as Government and the United Nations convened the first Joint National Steering Committee (JNSC) meeting to operationalise the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026–2030. Held at the UN House in Mbabane, the […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE SIKHUPHE – Communities in the Hlane and Malindza Chiefdoms have welcomed ongoing efforts by government to improve road safety along the MR3 highway through practical solutions aimed at reducing accidents caused by stray cattle. The positive discussions took place on May 21, 2026 during a stakeholder engagement convened by the Ministry of […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Prince Simelane says the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) will transform the country’s justice system by improving the handling and tracking of court cases. Speaking during the official opening of a stakeholder engagement workshop on May 20, 2026, Prince Simelane said the digital […]
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