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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has bid farewell to outgoing High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Eswatini, H.E. N. Ram Prasad, following India’s appointment of Anand Prakash as his successor. The farewell meeting was held today at the Private and Cabinet Office, where the Prime Minister reflected on […]
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EDITORIAL There comes a point when a diplomatic statement demands more than a polite acknowledgement. It demands scrutiny. China’s extraordinary security advisory on the Kingdom of Eswatini, issued on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is one such statement. Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of Consular Affairs, Beijing advised Chinese citizens not to travel to […]
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LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has commended University of Eswatini (UNESWA) student Vuyelwa Karabo Simelane for raising the country’s flag high after emerging as the overall winner of the 2026 SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition. The King said Simelane’s achievement stood out during the official opening ceremony of the 46th SADC Summit of […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has blessed thousands of iMbali (maidens) gathered at Ludzidzini Royal Residence for the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance. His Majesty expressied delight at the large turnout and wished them a safe journey as they prepare to cut reeds for one of Eswatini’s most important cultural ceremonies. […]
Continue Reading BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has emphasised that unity, communication and collective action among Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states will be critical if the regional bloc is to achieve its development, peace and security goals. The King made the remarks while updating the media at Ludzidzini Royal Residence […]
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…resumes official duties after period of medical recovery …command structures retained to ensure smooth operations BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) Commissioner General LaMakhosini Phindile Dlamini has officially returned to work after spending time away from office receiving medical treatment and recovering from injuries sustained in a serious accident. Her return, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini is moving to accelerate the deployment of solar energy as government deepens cooperation with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to unlock investment, strengthen infrastructure and expand access to affordable renewable power. The country’s solar transition was among the key issues discussed during a bilateral meeting between ISA and an […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) has installed prepaid smart water metres in about 5 000 homesteads across the country, as the corporation accelerates its transition towards a new way of managing water consumption. EWSC Senior Manager ICT Innocent Mkhombe said the corporation was making significant progress with the nationwide […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Eswatini is seeking to unlock more investment for its agrifood sector through a new National Agrifood Systems Investment Programme (NASIP), with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) working to transform agriculture, strengthen food security and improve farmer resilience. The initiative is […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Eswatini is strengthening efforts to ensure that families, farmers and businesses are better protected from the devastating effects of drought by shifting the focus from emergency response to early preparation and long-term water security. Umvalo Wesive, the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), World Bank and INMACOM have joined forces to assess drought […]
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