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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBANGWENI – Thousands of Imbali attending the Umhlanga Second Leg at Mbangweni Royal Residence are benefiting from improved sanitation facilities following the completion of a new E1.3 million ablution facility constructed to support their needs during the national cultural ceremony. The facility, constructed by the National Emergency Response Council on HIV/AIDS (NERCHA), […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MBANGWENI – Maidens from Mpumalanga, South Africa, have returned to Eswatini for the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance, marking their 13th consecutive year of participating in the national cultural ceremony. Mpumalanga Imbali joined thousands of local maidens at Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region for the second leg of Umhlanga, continuing a […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Government has proposed reserving procurement contracts worth up to E1 million for citizen-owned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in a move that could give more emaSwati businesses access to lucrative State tenders. The proposal is contained in the Citizens Economic Empowerment Regulations, 2026, which were tabled in Parliament on […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MBABANE – Eswatini’s tourism sector is preparing for one of its major industry gatherings as His Excellency Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the second annual Tourism Nkwe, a high-level platform aimed at shaping the future of the country’s tourism industry. The event, organised by […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI ESWATINI – As the country moves towards the warmer summer season, residents are being encouraged to prepare for rising temperatures by staying hydrated, limiting prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and taking precautions against heat-related illnesses. The changing weather brings longer, hotter days, increasing the amount of heat people may be exposed to […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI HEREFORDS – Prayer is taking on a contemporary rhythm as Eswatini artists Mawande Simelane affectionately known as Maze Mozart and gospel musician Lindwayinkhosi Mpila combine Amapiano and gospel influences in their latest single, “Ng’lalele Bawo”, a song calling for spiritual strength, guidance and God’s attention. The collaboration, produced through the artists’ shared […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MBANGWENI – The number of Imbali attending the second leg of Umhlanga at Shiselweni has grown this year, with thousands of young women gathered at Mbangweni Royal Residence for the second leg of the annual cultural ceremony. The increase has been noticeable as Imbali from different parts of Eswatini arrived at Mbangweni […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development Thabsile Mlangeni has called for teachers who help learners excel in regional and continental competitions to be recognised for their contribution to their pupils’ success. Mlangeni said educators play a critical role in nurturing learners’ abilities and should also be […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has led by example by registering to vote in the 2028 National Elections, urging emaSwati to follow suit while there is still ample time to do so. The Prime Minister registered on Friday during a voter registration exercise conducted by the Elections and Boundaries Commission […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Government has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, describing his death as the end of a significant period in the leadership of Eswatini’s Judiciary. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini, in a statement issued on Friday, extended condolences on behalf of His Majesty King Mswati […]
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