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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s E32 billion annual import bill presents a major opportunity for local businesses to expand production, create jobs and strengthen the country’s economy, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has said. Speaking at the MTN MoMo MSME Seminar in Mbabane, Khumalo challenged entrepreneurs, business owners and consumers to […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini is projected to maintain a fiscal deficit of 5.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, placing the Kingdom in a comparatively stronger position than several African countries facing much wider budget deficits, according to the World Bank. The projection is contained in the Africa Economic Update, April […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Four men are expected to appear before court tomorrow following their arrest in separate cases involving alleged sexual offences against minors, as the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) continues to strengthen efforts to protect children and ensure justice is served. The suspects, aged 19, 23, 36 and 60, were arrested […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Across social media platforms, participants flooded timelines with photos, videos and heartfelt messages describing the 2026 Lidwala Wellness Walk as “all fun” and saying the event had “stolen their hearts”, while promising to return next year for another celebration of health, unity and togetherness. The event brought together over 17 000 […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini Mobile has recognised employees for exceptional performance during its quarterly Red Star Awards, a peer-driven recognition programme that celebrates staff members who consistently go above and beyond in their roles. The awards, which are decided through nominations and voting by fellow employees, recognise individuals who have distinguished themselves in […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Fresh from making history as the first country in Southern Africa to launch the new Youth Engagement Strategy (YES), the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society (BERCS) youth wing has received an invitation to participate in this year’s Southern Africa Red Cross Youth Camp in Zimbabwe. The annual regional gathering, scheduled […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Zimbabwean investors have been encouraged to seize the growing business opportunities available in Eswatini by establishing investments in the Kingdom. The call was made on July 3, 2026, during the Eswatini Investment Conference promotional event held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Speaking at the event, Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) Chief Executive […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Eswatini eFootball National Team has concluded its participation in the FIFAe Nations League 2026 Qualifiers after an encouraging campaign that showcased the country’s growing competitiveness on the African eFootball stage. Although the team narrowly missed qualification for the inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship, their performances across the three qualification weeks […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE BUHLENI – More than 17 000 emaSwati and wellness enthusiasts from across the country turned out in impressive numbers for the Lidwala Wellness Walk 2026, completing a challenging 24-kilometre journey from Matsamo Border Gate to Buhleni Technical Centre in a powerful celebration of health, unity and active living. The annual wellness event […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini is moving to strengthen its legal framework for cybersecurity, data protection and disaster preparedness through the proposed ratification of three key international legal instruments that government says will enhance investor confidence, improve digital security and deepen international cooperation in tackling cybercrime. The three treaties; the African […]
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