Author: Dennis Charnley

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

Dennis Charnley

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

Dennis Charnley

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

Dennis Charnley

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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FIRST ICC BOARD COMMISSIONED TO DRIVE EZULWINI PALAZZO GROWTH

Dennis Charnley

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE — Government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, has officially commissioned the inaugural Board of Directors for the Eswatini International Convention Centre (Pty) Ltd, marking a key governance milestone aimed at strengthening oversight and accelerating Eswatini’s positioning as a competitive Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) destination anchored by […]

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DPM HANDS OVER FOUR NEW HOUSES, BRINGING HOPE AND DIGNITY TO VULNERABLE FAMILIES

Dennis Charnley

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MAHLANGATSHA – Four vulnerable families from Ntontozi, Lobamba Lomdzala and Mahlangatsha are entering a new chapter of comfort, safety and dignity after officially receiving newly built houses handed over by Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla. The house handover programme, which also included the distribution of food parcels, brought renewed hope to […]

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ENCAC CELEBRATES YOUNG TALENT AND CALLS FOR CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN ARTS AND CULTURE

Dennis Charnley

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MANZINI – The CEO of the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC), Stanley Dlamini, has applauded teachers, pupils, sponsors and stakeholders for their role in making the Inyatsi Schools Arts & Culture Drama & Theatre Competitions a success. Dlamini expressed gratitude to the programme directors, sponsors including Inyatsi and […]

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‘GATHERING IN ONE ACCORD’ THIRD EDITION CELEBRATING  GOSPEL MUSIC AND ARTS

Dennis Charnley

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) SHISELWENI – The highly anticipated Gathering in One Accord gospel concert is set to return for its third edition, continuing its mission of bringing artists and communities together through gospel music, creativity and unity. Scheduled for 7 August 2026, the concert will bring together established and emerging gospel artists, primarily from […]

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SWAZI NATIONAL EMERGES OVERALL WINNER AT INYATSI DRAMA &THEATRE GROUP A COMPETITIONS

Dennis Charnley

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MANZINI – The Inyatsi Schools Arts & Culture Drama & Theatre Competitions Group A results have been announced at Divine Healing Ministries in Manzini, revealing a tightly contested showcase of talent across sicathamiya, poetry, dance, and drama. Schools from different regions delivered powerful performances that reflected creativity, discipline, and a strong […]

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