GOVT COMMISSIONS FIRST-EVER ICC BOARD TO DRIVE TOURISM GROWTH

By MBONGENI NDLELA EZULWINI – Government has officially commissioned the first-ever Board of Directors for the Eswatini International Convention Centre (ICC), marking a significant milestone in the management and future growth of one of the Kingdom’s flagship tourism and business infrastructure investments. The newly appointed board has been entrusted with providing strategic leadership, strengthening corporate […]

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PM CALLS FOR MAJOR YOUTH INVESTMENT TO SECURE ESWATINI’S FUTURE

… Government Launches State of the Youth Report 2026 as Blueprint for National Development BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called for intensified national investment in education, skills development, innovation and job creation, declaring that Eswatini’s young people are the country’s greatest competitive advantage and the driving force behind future […]

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LETTICIA LANDS FIFA U-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ROLE AFTER WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK 

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini referee Letticia Viana has received another major international appointment after being named a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Assistant for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, scheduled for August 5-27. The appointment, announced by the Eswatini Football Association (EFA), marks another significant milestone in the career of […]

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DPM LAUDED FOR UNWAVERING SERVICE TO THE NATION AS ASIBAMBANENI SIBENGUMNDENI SEASON 2 TAKES CENTRE STAGE

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MBABANE – A wave of appreciation and admiration marked the official launch of Asibambaneni Sibengumndeni Season 2, with strong recognition directed at Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla for her continued commitment to national service and family centred development initiatives. The launch, held at the EBIS Auditorium, brought together senior government officials, […]

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ASIBAMBANENI SIBENGUMNDENI SEASON 2 LAUNCHED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND INSPIRE HOPE ACROSS ESWATINI

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MBABANE – Government leaders, development partners, and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered at the EBIS Auditorium for the official launch of Asibambaneni Sibengumndeni Season 2, a programme dedicated to addressing social challenges and strengthening families across the country. The event was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister, […]

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GOVT APPLAUDS GROWING PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN SPORT

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Government has hailed the increasing involvement of the private sector in the development of sport, describing corporate investment as a critical pillar in strengthening football structures and creating opportunities for young athletes across the country. Speaking during the 2025/26 MulaSport National First Division (NFD) Awards Ceremony, Minister of Sports, Culture […]

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 INHLONHLA MD ADVOCATE MBUSO SIMELANE APPOINTED ICC EZULWINI PALAZZO GOVERNING BOARD CHAIRPERSON

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE — Inhlonhla Managing Director Advocate Mbuso Nhlanhla Simelane has been appointed Chairperson of the Governing Board of the International Convention Centre (ICC) Ezulwini Palazzo, in a key leadership move aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating the performance of one of Eswatini’s flagship tourism and conferencing assets. The appointment was officially announced […]

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NDP REVIEW CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION IN ESWATINI

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – The drive to turn Eswatini’s economic growth into real jobs and broader opportunities for citizens came into sharp focus on June 24, 2026, as the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development led a National Development Plan (NDP) progress review aimed at assessing performance and strengthening the country’s development response. Held […]

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ESWATINI TV IN TALKS WITH ERS TO PARTNER ON RECOVERY OF E9.2M  TV LICENCE DEBT

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Eswatini Television (ETV) is pursuing a long-term solution to recover more than E9.2 million in outstanding television licence fees, with plans underway to partner with the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) to strengthen collections and improve revenue generation. This emerged during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting with the Ministry of […]

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