Author: Thubelihle Mweli

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– His Majesty King Mswati III has praised University of Eswatini (UNESWA) student Vuyelwa Simelane for changing Eswatini’s fortunes in regional competitions after emerging as the overall winner of the SADC Essay Competition. The King said Vuyelwa’s Position 1 finish had brought pride and recognition to Eswatini by putting the Kingdom’s name […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Eswatini is set to have a new 10-year framework to guide biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, with the draft Third National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP 3.0) now undergoing parliamentary review. The strategy will guide biodiversity action in the country from 2026 to 2035, while aligning […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The Eswatini passport has secured a place among Africa’s top 10 passports, ranking eighth on the continent and giving emaSwati access to 78 destinations without first having to obtain a traditional visa. The latest passport ranking data places Eswatini eighth among 54 African passports and 115th globally, giving the Kingdom […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Prince Simelane has described the late Chief Justice Moses Cuthbert Bhekie Maphalala as a dedicated servant of the nation who served with integrity and unwavering commitment to the rule of law. The Government of Eswatini and the Judiciary of Eswatini announced with deep sorrow […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– University of Eswatini (UNESWA) student Vuyelwa Karabo Simelane has received an additional E2 000 and a laptop from the Ministry of Education and Training following her success in the 2026 SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition. The E2 000 was presented to Simelane during an awards ceremony held today at the ministry […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Ambitious emaSwati are being urged to seize an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Chevening Scholarships, a fully funded programme designed to develop future leaders and changemakers. The 2027–2028 Chevening Scholarships are currently open for applications, giving eligible candidates from Eswatini an opportunity to pursue […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– MTN Fintech Eswatini, through its MoMo platform, has injected E276 000 towards the successful hosting of the 8th edition of the Mbabane Marathon, reinforcing its commitment to sport, financial inclusion and community development. The contribution was announced by MTN Fintech CEO Sam Shongwe during the official launch of the 2026 Mbabane […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – As Jesus Christ said that believers will do greater works than He did in the Gospel of John, specifically in John 14:12, His Majesty King Mswati III has done exactly that after he declared life and healing to 7-year-old Thandolubandzi Maziya. The touching moment happened when His Majesty toured Khanyisile […]