MFOWETHU U-GRAND? SEMINAR CALLS MEN TO PRIORITISE MENTAL WELL-BEING AMID 80% SUICIDE RATE

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI – With police statistics indicating that men account for 80 per cent of suicide cases in Eswatini, the “Mfowethu U-Grand?” men’s wellness seminar has called on men to prioritise their mental well-being and seek support before life’s pressures become overwhelming. Held at Happy Valley Hotel in Ezulwini on July 4, 2026, […]

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PM APPEALS FOR AFFORDABLE UNDERSEA CABLE ACCESS FOR ESWATINI

By Sifiso Nhlabatsi MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has appealed to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to support efforts aimed at improving affordable access to undersea cable connectivity for landlocked countries such as Eswatini. The appeal was made during a bilateral meeting with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin at the ITU headquarters in Geneva […]

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LUJU DONATES E52 990 TO BEEKEEPING PROJECT

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MALKERNS – The 2026 Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival has once again proved that its impact stretches far beyond music, fashion and food. At the official launch held at House on Fire on Thursday evening, the festival reaffirmed its commitment to community development by investing in sustainable livelihoods for the people […]

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NOTHANDO HLOPHE BRINGS WORSHIP TO DURBAN JULY STAGE

BY NELIWE NGUBANE DURBAN – Award-winning Eswatini gospel singer Nothando Hlophe transformed one of Africa’s biggest horse racing and lifestyle events into a powerful moment of worship after delivering a soul-stirring performance at the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026. Performing at the Durban Tourism Marquee, Hlophe captivated the audience with her heartfelt rendition of the Methodist […]

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INKHOSIKATI MAKE LANKAMBULE CALLS ON PARENTS TO PRIORITISE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MALKERNS – Inkhosikati Maké LaNkambule has issued a powerful call for emaSwati to take childhood cancer awareness seriously, stressing the importance of early detection in improving survival rates among children. Speaking through Dr Charity Newton during a collaborative programme between the Eswatini Childhood Cancer Foundation and LivPadel Eswatini, Inkhosikati urged parents and […]

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FROM 2% TO 5%: ESWATINI’S ECONOMIC TURNAROUND

… Minister Neal says global confidence in Eswatini has been restored … Businesses now have greater access to international financing … Government warns rising debt must remain under control BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini has transformed itself from an economy once viewed by global financiers as “uninvestable” into one that is increasingly attracting investment, […]

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OVER 200 CALLED FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS AT BOTHO UNIVERSITY

By Sifiso Nhlabatsi MBABANE – A total of 210 prospective students have been shortlisted for government scholarship interviews to determine their eligibility for financial assistance to pursue various degree programmes at Botho University. According to a notice issued by the Ministry, the interviews will run from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2026, starting […]

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