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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NDZEVANE – Eswatini’s manufacturing industry has taken a major step towards greener production after Sigma Clothing unveiled its green-certified factory in Ndzevane, creating new opportunities to attract investment and expand the country’s trade links. The development was highlighted during Sigma Clothing’s Green Event on September 14, 2026, which brought together government officials, […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Participants from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been challenged to make full use of a two-week regional training programme aimed at strengthening the integration of gender considerations into peacekeeping and security operations. Regional Peacekeeping Training Centre (RPTC) Commandant Brigadier General Jose D B Canamala urged participants attending the […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE SIPHOFANENI – Taster FC have defied the odds to win the Build It EFA Siphofaneni U13 Championship, edging tournament favourites Inshasport FC 4–3 on penalties after a goalless final at Siphofaneni Sports Ground. Taster built their championship run on a rock-solid defence, scoring three goals in five matches and keeping four clean […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Government has begun reviewing Eswatini’s Trading Licences Order of 1975 and developing Shop Trading Hours Regulations in a move to update the country’s trading framework and make licensing processes more effective and responsive to the needs of businesses and the modern economy. The move is expected to shape a more […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Women in Trade and Development (WITAD) is targeting the formalisation of 70% of the businesses it supports as part of efforts to move more women-owned enterprises into structured and competitive markets. The organisation has also set a target to link 50% of these businesses to export markets, creating a pathway […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Seventy women entrepreneurs have been equipped with practical environmental, social and governance (ESG) skills to strengthen their businesses and prepare them for participation in international markets. The women have been equipped with practical skills through Women in Trade and Development (WITAD), adding to the 2 000 women the organisation has […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBANGWENI – One thing remains unchanged about Umhlanga: it is more than a ceremony. It is a living expression of Eswatini’s culture, identity and unity. This spirit came alive on Sunday as thousands of Imbali gathered at Mbangweni Royal Residence for a vibrant Main Day that brought the 2026 Umhlanga Second Leg […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Africa’s long-standing demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council has received fresh backing from BRICS, with the bloc recognising the continent’s position as set out in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration. The development came during the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, India, from September […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service Christian Police Association (REPS CPA) has strengthened its regional partnership with the South Africa Christian Police Association (SACPA) through a four-day conference held in Gqeberha, South Africa. Held at The Willows Resort and Conference Centre under the theme “Empowered by Faith, United in Purpose” from […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) collected E14.612 billion and has been recognised as the Overall Best Performing Organisation at the SABPP Excellence in People Practices & Governance Awards. The recognition comes as ERS continues to strengthen revenue collection, taxpayer compliance and internal governance, with its performance contributing to an increase in […]
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