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Minister linked worrying trend to changing lifestyles, unhealthy diets and insufficient physical activity among young people BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula has called for urgent and coordinated action to address the growing health risks facing Eswatini’s school-going children after a new study revealed that 22.1 per cent of learners are […]
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Government survey found that 12.2 per cent of adolescents aged 13–17 reported cigarette use, compared with 11.0 per cent recorded among adults in the 2024 STEPS survey alcohol use and cannibas also a concern By THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – More school-going adolescents are using tobacco than adults, with the latest government health survey revealing a […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK — Sports activities at Killarney Sports Ground have been temporarily suspended throughout August 2026 as the Pigg’s Peak Town Council undertakes essential maintenance work aimed at improving the quality and longevity of the facility. According to a public notice issued by the Pigg’s Peak Town Council, the closure affects residents, […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLENI – For Sanele “King G” Vilakati, the release of “Gijimani Nitsi Nkwe” is more than another addition to his growing catalogue. It represents a dream that became reality when he got the opportunity to perform the song in front of His Majesty King Mswati III during the King’s tour. The artist, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has described allegations surrounding The Luke Commission (TLC) as shocking (ashacisa lugogo). The Prime Minister told Senators that Government is working to establish the truth behind claims involving patient treatment, staff conditions, medication and the use of public funds. The Prime Minister made the remarks […]
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more than 500 submissions exposed literacy gaps while revealing the creativity of Eswatini’s young storytellers calls for creative approaches to literacy after reviewing hundreds of children’s stories BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – More than 500 stories have done more than fill pages — they have opened a window into how Eswatini’s children think, imagine and […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MBABANE – Eswatini is participating in the meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers, currently underway in Durban, South Africa, as the region advances efforts to strengthen regional integration, economic resilience and sustainable development. The meeting marks the formal assumption by the Republic of South Africa of the Chairship […]
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Festival attracts over 10 000 people from 35 countries BY GCWALISILE MHALABANE MALKERNS – Beyond the music, fashion and food that lit up House On Fire, this year’s Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival delivered another major prize for Eswatini — more than 620 employment opportunities and increased earnings for local small businesses. The eighth […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The story is not over yet. After introducing audiences to a world of conflict, power struggles and difficult social realities, OGF Movement is bringing ‘Imimoya’ back to the stage with its second instalment, ‘Imimoya Part 2: Siyawubohla Manyosi’. The production will be staged at the Mbabane Theatre Club on 4 […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Young people in Manzini were placed in the spotlight on the 12th of August as the Municipality joined forces with various stakeholders to mark a youth-focused day centred on skills, education, health and social responsibility. The programme brought together young people for discussions and activities covering areas that affect their […]
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