Author: Dennis Charnley

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – Their Majesties has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, remembering him as a dedicated servant of the law whose years on the Bench helped shape Eswatini’s constitutional and judicial development. The tribute was delivered during the State Memorial Service held at the Zakhele Free Evangelical Church […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – Patients in Northern Hhohho will no longer have to travel as far for ultrasound diagnostic services following the donation of an ultrasound machine to Piggs Peak Government Hospital by Lomati Mine. The donation comes as the Ministry of Health intensifies efforts to decentralise diagnostic services, bringing specialised equipment beyond […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – The Ministry of Health is expanding access to advanced diagnostic services in the public health sector through the procurement of an additional CT scanner for Manzini Government Hospital and efforts to increase the number of Emaswati trained in ultrasonography. Minister of Health Honourable Mduduzi Matsebula said these interventions form […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – For dozens of families around Hhelehhele and surrounding communities in Northern Hhohho, the presence of Lomati Mine is providing more than mining activity — it is putting food on tables through local employment. The mine currently employs about 140 people, with approximately 50% of its workforce recruited from communities surrounding […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Members of the public will get a chance to nominate and later vote for schools they believe deserve recognition for creating healthy working environments and making a positive impact through sustainability and community-building initiatives as part of the 2026 Teachers’ Day celebrations. The public participation process will give parents, learners, […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI ZAKHELE – Former Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been remembered as a loyal servant of Their Majesties who transformed Eswatini’s judiciary while remaining committed to appointing and developing Emaswati judges. Eswatini Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Simanga Mamba said Maphalala’s loyalty to Their Majesties was one of the defining aspects of his […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – Local farmers are set to enjoy greater access to the domestic vegetable market following a strong recovery in the production of tomatoes, beetroot and green pepper, prompting the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) to tighten temporary import restrictions. From 25 September 2026, traders will be required to source 80% of […]