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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MPISI FARM – Thousands of Imbali turned Mpisi Farm into a vibrant celebration of culture, unity and youthful energy on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as they gathered for the Umhlanga 2026 reed-cutting exercise, proudly carrying forward one of Eswatini’s most cherished traditions. From the early hours, the atmosphere was charged with excitement. […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MPISI FARM – From cutting reeds to building sustainable businesses, Her Royal Highness Princess Sakhizwe has challenged the Imbali to turn the energy, creativity and determination they display at Umhlanga into enterprises that solve real problems, fill market gaps and create lasting opportunities. Speaking during the Day Three reed-cutting exercise at Mpisi […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MPISI FARM – As Umhlanga 2026 unfolds, motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution as thousands of Imbali maidens travel along roads around Mpisi Farm, Mafutseni and surrounding areas. Speaking at the Mpisi Farm campsite on August 27, 2026, National Commissioner of the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS), Manoma Vusie Masango, […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MPISI FARM – The third day of Umhlanga 2026 has reached a key point as the Imbali complete their reed-cutting activities at Mpisi Farm and prepare to return for the next stage of the ceremony. Indvuna yeMbali Bongiwe ‘Vivane’ Hlatjwako confirmed that the day’s activities at the farm had been completed following the traditional […]
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By Sibusisekile Ndlangamandla NGABEZWENI – Umhlanga 2026 is not only providing a platform for the celebration of Eswatini’s culture and traditions but is also creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs to generate income through the demand for goods and services during the annual ceremony. At Ngabezweni Royal Residence, vendors have taken advantage of the large number of […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Government has facilitated the voluntary repatriation of another Third Country National (TCN), with a Somali national successfully returning to his country of origin after requesting to reunite with his family. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli said the Somali national departed the Kingdom on […]
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– King’s message as thousands of Imbali begin reed-harvesting journey BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NGABEZWENI — “We must respect one another, follow the guidance of our leaders and make sure that everyone returns safely.” This was the powerful message delivered to thousands of Imbali as His Majesty King Mswati III commissioned them to begin their journey to […]
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– Young maidens move to Emasundvwini as senior Imbali head to Mphisi Farm BY NOXOLO DLAMINI UMHLANGA DAY 2 – The colourful journey of thousands of maidens participating in the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance has entered another important stage after His Majesty King Mswati III commissioned them to proceed to their respective destinations. In a notable […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHaLABANE NGABEZWENI – As Umhlanga 2026 gathers momentum, a team of trained young peer educators is ready to take vital health and social messages to thousands of young people participating in the annual Reed Dance Ceremony. The peer educators underwent a three-day intensive training programme from August 18 to 20, 2026, at Caritas […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NGABEZWENI – Excitement and jubilation swept through Ngabezweni on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as Imbali erupted in joy after receiving brand-new sneakers gifted by His Majesty King Mswati III following their Day Two march from Ludzidzini to Ngabezweni during Umhlanga 2026. The royal gift came at the end of the Imbali’s march, […]
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