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BY KING’S OFFICE CORRESPONDENTS NEW YORK, USA– Foreign affairs and International Cooperation Minister Pholile Shakantu on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly here signed a diplomatic declaration with the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta. The minister signed alongside the organisation’s […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI – From poets and painters to dancers, actors, musicians and traditional performers, Eswatini’s creative industry took centre stage today as the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) unveiled its nominees while businesses and individuals stepped forward with pledges aimed at giving the awards and its artists greater support. Held at the […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– From the Kingdom of Eswatini to a television studio in Cape Town, Cheilla Merissa Vovos, known professionally as Cheistar, is steadily taking her music beyond the borders of home. The Afro-pop artist recently appeared on Cape Town TV, where she discussed her musical journey before taking to the stage for a […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has launched Khuluma, a whistleblowing mechanism giving employees, licensees, contractors, consumers and the public a confidential channel to report suspected fraud, abuse of position, mismanagement and other misconduct. The initiative, launched under the theme “Khuluma for Integrity”, introduces a toll-free reporting line, 800 100 9, […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Pregnant women and new mothers need emotional support alongside physical healthcare, as stress, depression and other mental health conditions can affect a woman’s wellbeing and influence the health and development of her baby. Speaking on the Kusile Breakfast Show on Eswatini TV, Ministry of Health representative Vusi Shabangu highlighted the importance […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Eswatini is taking tuberculosis screening directly to high-burden and hard-to-reach communities to identify cases earlier and link patients to treatment. National TB-HIV Services Coordinator Similo Simelane said community-based screening has become an important part of the National TB Control Programme’s active case-finding efforts. He said the approach targets people who may […]
Continue Reading BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Eswatini has reduced its tuberculosis burden to 319 cases per 100 000 people, marking measurable progress in the country’s efforts to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat the disease. National TB-HIV Services Coordinator Similo Simelane said the current figure represents significant progress from the higher tuberculosis burden recorded around 2022. He said […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Emaswati could soon see a major reduction in the cost of accessing the internet as Government moves to expand fixed-line and fibre broadband infrastructure across the country. The Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, said the Government’s digital infrastructure programme was aimed not only at increasing internet coverage but, more importantly, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA– Government is looking to tap into the approximately E840 million Public Enterprise Unit (PEU) Loan Guarantee Fund to provide direct financial assistance to distressed entities. Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg said the fund, which has accumulated about E840 million, could be used to assist entities facing financial difficulties once regulations governing […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLENI– Buhleni residents have been urged to take responsibility for their livestock and keep cattle away from the town’s newly constructed roads, amid concerns that roaming animals are damaging infrastructure and undermining ongoing development. The call was made by Liaison Officer between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Buhleni […]
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