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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini has strengthened its drive to improve the quality of education by reaffirming its commitment to ensuring every child acquires strong foundational reading, writing and numeracy skills during the 3rd Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX2026) held in Lilongwe, Malawi. Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo represented […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Government has reported that the Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC) Infrastructure Rebuild Project is now 96 percent complete, bringing the country closer to a stronger and more reliable telecommunications network as efforts to modernise Eswatini’s digital infrastructure gather pace. The progress was revealed by the Minister of Information, […]
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Trained teachers to strengthen STEM education BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Government of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Education and Training, has trained Mathematics and Science teachers from 106 schools across the country’s four regions in a move aimed at improving the quality of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The week-long workshop […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – More men in Eswatini are taking the courageous step of seeking professional mental health support, marking a positive shift in breaking long-standing stigma and encouraging open conversations about emotional wellbeing. Leading this transformation is Kwakha Indvodza, whose Psychosocial Support Programme is empowering men and boys to prioritise their mental health […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MAGUBHELENI – For years, every dark cloud carried a sense of fear for Joloba Mazibuko (70). Living in a deteriorating mud house under the Nsukazi Chiefdom, the elderly man endured countless sleepless nights, uncertain whether his home would withstand another rainy season. On July 18, 2026, those fears gave way to tears […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The long-awaited Real Estate Agents Bill is edging closer to becoming law after Cabinet completed its review, with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development now incorporating final policy directives before introducing the legislation to Parliament. The proposed law, which seeks to regulate Eswatini’s real estate industry through mandatory registration, […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MALKERNS – The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated Kota Festival has reached another level following confirmation that South African media personality, entertainer and businessman Somizi Mhlongo, popularly known as SomG63, will officially serve as the master of ceremonies (MC) when the festival takes over Malkerns Country Club on October 24, 2026. The […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Fresh from being crowned champions of the 2026 Eswatini Schools Choral Music Competition, Edwaleni High School Choir is preparing for another major assignment as it heads to South Africa to represent Eswatini at the 5th Annual Choral Festival in Richards Bay on the 1st of August 2026 The choir will […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini has secured approval for more than E1.06 billion in World Bank financing for its Digital Eswatini Project, while Government is already utilising an additional E32.7 million preparation grant to lay the groundwork for implementation. Using the current exchange rate of about E16.37 to US$1, the total investment of US$67 […]
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Protects forests and uplifts vulnerable families BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE NDZINGENI – A campaign aimed at protecting Eswatini’s forests from destructive veld fires turned into a powerful demonstration of community unity, environmental stewardship and compassion as Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla joined residents, traditional leaders and corporate partners at Endzingeni Sports Ground. The Fire Awareness Campaign, […]
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