ESWATINI WOMEN TO GAIN ADVANCED DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH UAE PROGRAMME

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Women in Eswatini are set to gain advanced digital skills in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Development and IT Operations through a UAE-supported programme aimed at preparing them for opportunities in the digital economy. This follows the virtual introductory session of the Digital Academy for Empowering African Women in Digital […]

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KING’S TURKMENISTAN VISIT POSTPONED, BILATERAL TIES REMAIN STRONG

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini has assured the nation and the international community that relations with Turkmenistan remain strong despite the postponement of His Majesty King Mswati III’s planned State Visit to the Central Asian nation. In an official statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Minister […]

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GOVT RECOGNISES ENPF PARTNERS, UNVEILS IMBUBE MARATHON SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WORTH OVER E1.5 MILLION

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Government has recognised corporate partners that have come on board to support the 2026 Imbube Marathon, as the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) unveiled sponsorships worth more than E1.5 million for the eighth edition of the prestigious race. The sponsorship package, announced at Happy Valley Hotel on July 22, comprises […]

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ESWATINI LEARNERS IMPRESS AT WATERFORD MODEL UN CONFERENCE

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Learners from several Eswatini schools have been praised for demonstrating exceptional leadership, diplomacy and public speaking skills during the 5th Waterford KaMhlaba Model United Nations (WK MUN) Conference, held from July 17 to 18 at Waterford KaMhlaba UWCSA. The annual conference brought together delegates from 17 local and international schools, including public, […]

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NEW MTIMPHILI BRIDGE BRINGS SAFETY, JOBS AND HOPE

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Smiles, relief and hope filled the Mamba community as residents celebrated the official handover of the Mtimphili Low Level Crossing Bridge, a project expected to improve safe travel, strengthen connectivity and create lasting opportunities for local families. The bridge, handed over by the Microprojects Programme, is expected to transform daily […]

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MPs CALL FOR ACTION ON EXPENSIVE FARM INPUTS

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The rising cost of farming inputs has raised concern among Members of Parliament, who warned that expensive seeds, fertilisers and other production materials could discourage emaSwati from farming and slow down efforts to achieve food security. The issue was raised during the Ministry of Agriculture’s First Quarter Performance Report debate on […]

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PARLIAMENT BOOSTS TRANSPARENCY THROUGH LIVE BROADCASTS, EXPANDS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Parliament has significantly strengthened transparency and public access to its work through the expanded use of its new broadcasting studio, enabling emaSwati to follow parliamentary proceedings and activities more closely during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. According to Parliament’s First Quarter Performance Report, the enhanced use of […]

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