ESWATINI RAILWAY TIGHTENS FUEL CONTROLS TO CURB THEFT

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Eswatini Railway has rolled out a comprehensive digital fuel management and security system aimed at ending years of fuel losses, following concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report over soaring fuel expenditure and suspected theft. The measures were outlined on July 6,2026 during a sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee […]

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ESWATINI STRENGTHENS FIGHT AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE THROUGH LANDMARK AU CONVENTION PUSH

BY  PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – A renewed national commitment to protecting women and girls is gaining momentum as Eswatini intensifies efforts to align its laws with a landmark African Union convention aimed at ending gender based violence and building safer communities for future generations. Government, development partners and civil society have joined forces in a high […]

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YOUTH FUND INSPIRES LOMAHASHA CENTRAL HIGH STUDENTS TO TURN BIG DREAMS INTO BUSINESSES

BY  PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Big dreams found fertile ground at Lomahasha Central High School on Monday as students were introduced to opportunities that could transform their entrepreneurial ambitions into successful businesses through the Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund (YERF). For many young people, entrepreneurship remains a dream held back by limited access to funding and business […]

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RENOVATED YOUTH CENTRES SET TO BRING OPPORTUNITIES CLOSER TO YOUNG PEOPLE

BY  PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – A new chapter in youth empowerment is unfolding across Eswatini as the renovation of community youth centres promises to transform familiar buildings into vibrant spaces where young people can learn, innovate, build businesses and unlock their full potential. Communities in Siphofaneni, Ntfonjeni and Lomahasha are witnessing more than construction work […]

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MEN CHALLENGED TO BE PRESENT FATHERS AS ‘MFOWETHU, UGREND?’ OPENS MEN’S WELLNESS SPACE

BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI – Laughter, honest conversations and powerful life lessons came together on Saturday as comedy duo Gogo Eswatini and S’lwane hosted the inaugural Mfowethu, uGrend? men’s wellness event at Happy Valley Hotel. The event created a safe space for men to openly discuss issues affecting their mental health, personal growth, family life […]

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SOLDIER-TURNED-FARMER THANKS KING FOR INSPIRING 100-TON MAIZE SUCCESS

… his farming and business enterprises have created employment opportunities for approximately 50 young people from surrounding communities.  …opportunity to wear the national uniform not only shaped him into a disciplined soldier but also inspired him to become a successful commercial farmer and businessman. BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANKAYANE – What began as a career in […]

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ESWACAA SETS ASIDE OVER E70 MILLION TO STEM LOSSSES

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority (ESWACAA) has set aside over E70 million this year alone as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen financial management and stem rising operational losses.  This emerged on July6,2026  when the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Deputy Speaker Madala Mhlanga, considered the Auditor General’s Financial […]

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PENSION SAVINGS LIFT CMA INVESTMENT ASSETS TO E342.6BN, WITH ESWATINI MARKET SHARE IN FOCUS

a significant portion is invested within the broader CMA region, which includes Eswatini BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Pension savings continued to strengthen growth in professionally managed investment assets across the Common Monetary Area (CMA), which includes Eswatini, as total assets reached E342.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest quarterly […]

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CIC STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR INNOVATION IN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – There is a need to strengthen infrastructure financing models, deepen local participation, and integrate climate resilience into national development planning. This was disclosed at the Construction Industry Council (CIC) Stakeholder Forum held at Happy Valley Hotel on Monday. The discussions during the forum reflected growing consensus among lawmakers, contractors, and […]

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