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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI — Government says it needs about E10.7 million to meet Eswatini’s obligations in hosting the African Union (AU) High-Level Seed Conference scheduled for October 5 to 7 at the Palazzo, Ezulwini. Minister of Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka, revealed the figure during a fundraising and pledging session held at Happy Valley Hotel, where […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE— Forget the usual concert routine of arriving for a few hours, watching performances and heading home. Friends in the City is bringing a different kind of entertainment experience to Eswatini, combining music, family-friendly activities, fashion, food, swimming and motorsport into a laid-back summer lifestyle event. Hosted by Hlelo Kunene, the event […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE — What began as a small idea during lockdown has now been recognised as one of Eswatini consumers’ favourite artisan creations. Crochet by Selu, founded by Seluliwe Mdluli, walked away with the Consumers’ Favourite Artisan Product award at the Made in Eswatini Consumer Choice Awards 2026, held at Hilton Garden Inn. […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA KWALUSENI – His Majesty’s Correctional Services Choir walked away with E70 000 in prize money after securing podium finishes in both the Western and African Piece categories at the 2026 Ntjilo Ntjilo Competition held at the University of Eswatini Sports Emporium on Sunday. The choir produced two contrasting performances during the competition, […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI — Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called on the Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association (SAIMSA) to use sport as a vehicle for regional development, stronger municipal cooperation and improved service delivery across Southern Africa. The call was made on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in a keynote address delivered on behalf […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU JOHANNESBURG– For one unforgettable night, Johannesburg’s iconic FNB Stadium stopped being a football fortress and became the world’s biggest Amapiano dancefloor. More than 70,000 fans packed “The Calabash” on Saturday as Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa delivered the biggest edition yet of Scorpion Kings Live: A Family Affair, a breathtaking spectacle […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The final whistle, the roar from supporters and the excitement of victory brought the Scalisa Foundation’s sports and culture competitions to a close, with Hot Chillies FC, Mpolonjeni and KaShoba Lutsango emerging as the day’s winners. Hot Chillies FC walked away with the football title after a closely fought final […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA KWALUSENI – From the opening notes of “Buhle Balelive” to the final African-piece performance, the UNESWA Sports Emporium was alive with choral music on Sunday as choirs went head-to-head at the Ntjilo Ntjilo Arts Festival 2026. The competition moved through several categories, giving choirs an opportunity to test their voices against one […]
Continue ReadingBY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA KWALUSENI– From the opening notes of “Buhle Balelive” to the final African-piece performance, the UNESWA Sports Emporium was alive with choral music on Sunday as choirs went head-to-head at the Ntjilo Ntjilo Arts Festival 2026. The competition moved through several categories, giving choirs an opportunity to test their voices against one another […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA KWA LUSENI – The applause may fade when a choral competition ends, but for composer and Ntjilo Ntjilo Arts Festival director Mathokoza Sibiya, the opportunities created on that stage can last much longer. Speaking during the Ntjilo Ntjilo Arts Festival at the University of Eswatini’s Kwaluseni Campus, Sibiya said choral competitions should […]
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