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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Lubombo Region has recorded the highest unemployment rate in Eswatini, according to the 2025 Integrated Labour Force Survey. The survey found that unemployment in Lubombo stands at 39.2 per cent, making it the region with the largest proportion of job seekers without work. Hhohho followed with an unemployment rate of […]
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By NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MBABANE – South Africa’s breakout drama series The Polygamist continues its extraordinary rise on the global stage, with the Netflix sensation now trending at number two in the United States, further solidifying its status as one of the world’s most talked-about television shows. The 22-episode drama, which premiered on Netflix on […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Agriculture and the services sector remain the largest sources of employment for young people in Eswatini, according to findings from the 2025 Integrated Labour Force Survey (ILFS). The survey reveals that a total of 28 038 young people aged between 15 and 24 years are employed across the country, comprising […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MANZINI – Group B leg of the Inyatsi Schools Arts & Culture Drama & Theatre Competitions has produced outstanding performances, with schools showcasing their creativity, cultural pride and artistic talent across various categories including Sicathamiya, Dance, Drama and Poetry. In the Sicathamiya category, Vulamasango High School claimed the top position through […]
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BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – For the first time in Eswatini’s education history, schools across the country will observe a mid-term break, giving teachers and learners a short but much-needed opportunity to rest before completing the second term. The development was confirmed by Ministry of Education and Training Principal Secretary Naniki Mnisi, who, speaking with […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s tourism sector is expected to see a marked improvement in service quality following the introduction of new tourism grading standards designed to strengthen hospitality excellence, improve visitor confidence and enhance the country’s competitiveness as a destination. The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) says the new Establishments Grading System will play […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has clarified accountability and reporting responsibilities within the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs following a brief procedural disagreement during an oversight session on Wednesday June 24,2026. After a 10-minute consultation break, PAC Chairperson Madala Mhlanga resolved the matter by directing that both Acting […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – A new partnership between the Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund (YERF) and Cake Bakers Eswatini (CBE) is set to unlock funding, skills development and market opportunities for aspiring young bakers across the Kingdom, creating a pathway for sustainable businesses and job creation. The two organisations officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Eswatini has once again positioned itself at the centre of regional cooperation and development by hosting the 5th Annual Southern Africa National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) Regional Meeting, a high-level gathering aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats. The three-day meeting, currently underway […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Public servants across the Kingdom have been urged to embrace innovation, professionalism and accountability as Government intensifies efforts to build a responsive and high-performing public sector capable of driving Eswatini’s development agenda. This message was delivered by the Minister of Public Service in a statement commemorating United Nations Public Service […]
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