AU READY TO PARTNER ON CLIMATE FINANCE

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE- The African Union (AU) has stated that it is ready to work with development finance institutions, governments, multilateral partners, philanthropies and the private sector to accelerate investment in climate resilience and sustainable development across the continent. Speaking on behalf of the African Union Commission during a high-level roundtable at the 81st […]

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ESWATINI ALLOCATES E6.13 MILLION FOR MINERAL EXPLORATION AHEAD OF AFRICAN MINING WEEK

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini has allocated E6.13 million for follow-up mineral surveys and feasibility studies as the country steps up efforts to explore its mineral wealth and attract investment into the mining sector. The allocation will support further investigation of mineral targets identified through the country’s geological survey programme, with the findings expected to […]

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NATIONAL TRANSPORT INDABA PROPOSED TO TACKLE PERMIT CHAOS

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE— Government has been urged to convene a National Transport Indaba to address deep-rooted challenges in the public transport industry, including permit rental, overtrading, inactive permits and concerns over the allocation of public transport permits. The proposal was made by the Consumer Association during consultations with the Portfolio Committee on Public Works […]

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50 CORPORALS GRADUATE, UEDF STRENGTHENS MILITARY DISCIPLINE

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBULUZI – Fifty corporals have graduated from the Mbuluzi School of Infantry after successfully completing a seven-week Drill and Duties Course aimed at strengthening discipline, leadership and the effective execution of military responsibilities within the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF). The graduation marked an important milestone in the professional development of the […]

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GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS WORKFORCE PLANNING THROUGH SKILLS AUDIT

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Government is strengthening public service efficiency and productivity through a management audit of employees’ academic qualifications and professional skills, an exercise aimed at improving workforce planning, employee placement and the utilisation of available expertise across ministries and departments. The initiative, outlined in a memorandum issued to staff members by the […]

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NEW HOMES RESTORE HOPE FOR FIVE VULNERABLE FAMILIES ACROSS SHISELWENI

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE SHISELWENI – Five vulnerable families who had been living in unsafe and inadequate shelters now have secure homes after the completion of a housing intervention spanning four constituencies in the Shiselweni Region. The new houses, handed over on October 2, 2026, have replaced leaking structures, tents, cramped accommodation, a flood-affected dwelling and […]

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