EIPA DEFERS 2026 INVESTMENT CONFERENCE TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL PARTICIPATION

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) has postponed the 2026 Eswatini Investment Conference (EIC), saying the decision will allow the country to deliver a stronger international investment platform capable of attracting high-quality investors and global industry experts. The conference, which had been scheduled for 29 to 31 July 2026 at […]

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ROYAL SIGNATURE MEGA RAFFLE CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM AS LOCAL SUPPORT GROWS

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Royal Signature Mega Raffle continues to gather momentum, with Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) Chief Executive Officer Sibani Mngomezulu saying ticket sales have demonstrated encouraging support from both local and regional buyers. Providing an update during a press conference at Mountain View on Tuesday, Mngomezulu said EIPA continues to […]

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GOVT REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR LIVESTOCK FARMERS, STRENGTHENS FMD FIGHT

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Government has intensified efforts to rebuild Eswatini’s livestock sector and reclaim lost international market opportunities following the devastating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak of May 2025, with renewed focus on strengthening animal health systems, enhancing disease surveillance and deepening regional cooperation. The commitment was highlighted during the official opening […]

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DON’T TREAT WAGE REGULATION ORDERS AS MAXIMUM PAY – LABOUR MINISTER TELLS EMPLOYERS

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Minister of Labour and Social Security Phila Buthelezi has urged employers not to treat Wages Regulation Orders as the maximum salaries workers should earn, saying the prescribed rates are minimum standards that should be improved where businesses have the financial capacity. Speaking during the official launch of the newly appointed […]

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PARLIAMENT URGED TO CREATE CHIEF ICT POST, PM’S OFFICE TOLD TO ADOPT 2026 DIGITAL STRATEGY

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Parliament should establish a dedicated Chief Information Officer (CIO) position to strengthen its digital capabilities, while the Prime Minister’s Office should formally adopt a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy from 2026 onwards to improve coordination of government-wide digital transformation. These are among the key ministry-specific recommendations contained in […]

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