Author: Dennis Charnley

ESWATINI STRENGTHENS SAFEGUARDS AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Dennis Charnley

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini continues to strengthen efforts to combat the growing incidence of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in higher education institutions as Government, universities and civil society organisations intensify collaboration to create safer learning environments for students. According to research findings, one in four women aged 19 to […]

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PARLIAMENT INTENSIFIES WAR AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Dennis Charnley

Lawmakers vow tougher oversight, stronger laws to protect women and children BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE PIGG’S PEAK – Parliament has pledged to intensify the national fight against gender-based violence (GBV), with Members of Parliament committing themselves to champion stronger legislation, tighter government oversight and evidence-based policies aimed at protecting women, children and other vulnerable groups. The […]

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BORDER CALM AS SA IMMIGRATION PROTESTS RAGE

Dennis Charnley

… UEDF reports no unusual cross-border movement … Security agencies remain on high alert … SA protests leave Eswatini unaffected BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – It was just a normal day along Eswatini’s border areas despite the anti-illegal immigration protests that unfolded across South Africa on Tuesday, the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) has said. […]

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SACU AGREES ON E5 BILLION DEVELOPMENT FUND- KING

Dennis Charnley

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III says leaders of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have agreed to establish an E5 billion Regional Development Fund to support industrialisation, stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities across member states. The King said this during a media briefing at Ludzidzini Royal Residence on […]

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CROSS-BORDER TRADE UNDER THREAT AS SA PROTESTS SPREAD

Dennis Charnley

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Growing anti-immigration protests in neighbouring South Africa are prompting Eswatini businesses to rethink their cross-border trade strategies, with industry leaders urging companies to strengthen logistics planning, tighten risk management and prepare for possible supply chain disruptions. Although the protests have caused concern among importers, exporters and transport operators, economists and […]

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BIODIVERSITY FINANCING WORKSHOP OPENS NEW PATHWAYS FOR ESWATINI’S CONSERVATION GOALS

Dennis Charnley

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – The Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening biodiversity conservation by convening a workshop on “Financing Biodiversity Initiatives An Introduction to the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership Matchmaking Mechanism” at Sibane Sami Hotel. The workshop brings together stakeholders from government, local authorities, civil society, academia, the private sector, […]

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LUJU FESTIVAL 2026 INVITES FESTIVALGOERS TO TELL THEIR STORIES THROUGH TWO DISTINCT LOOKS

Dennis Charnley

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MANZINI – With the countdown to Luju Festival 2026 underway, organisers are encouraging festivalgoers to embrace creativity and self-expression through fashion as part of this year’s “Kwasukasukela (Once Upon A Time)” theme. The festival, set to take place on 1–2 August 2026 at House On Fire in Eswatini, is inviting attendees […]

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