Author: Dennis Charnley

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to benefit from more flexible lending, improved merchant services and stronger engagement as FNB Eswatini moves to enhance its support for entrepreneurs and respond to their evolving business needs. FNB Eswatini CEO Thokozani ‘TK’ Dlamini says the bank is committed to enhancing its […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Some Members of Parliament (MPs), including Cabinet ministers, have still not declared their assets and liabilities as required by law, prompting Speaker of the House of Assembly Hon.  Jabulani Mabuza to remind lawmakers that they should lead by example. The Speaker made the remarks before the commencement of the House of […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – Education experts have called for urgent policy and funding reforms after the 2025 National Education Performance Report (NEPR) revealed that 1 400 learners dropped out of secondary school due to pregnancy. This has made pregnancy the second leading cause of school attrition after absconding. The report, presented on Tuesday by […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Government is proposing a new External Travel Policy that will require quarterly reporting on the outcomes and benefits of official international trips. The policy introduction is meant to strengthen accountability and ensuring value for money from taxpayer-funded travel. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini made the announcement while responding to a […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Social workers from  Manzini and Mbabane  are undergoing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) training aimed at strengthening their capacity to provide quality care and protection to children, families and communities affected by trauma and other psychosocial challenges. The training was officially opened by SWAGAA Director, who welcomed participants and acknowledged […]