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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– MTN Eswatini Chief Executive Officer Jerry Soko has challenged the telecommunications giant to turn customer feedback gathered during the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026 into tangible improvements, declaring that “the real work begins” after the listening exercise. Soko made the remarks following the company’s CEO’s Chat with customers during the […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called on Eswatini businesses to scale up production and take full advantage of lucrative regional and international markets, saying the opportunities created through the Eswatini International Trade Fair must translate into stronger enterprises, investment and economic growth. As the curtain came down on the 58th […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE- Maguga Cosmos F.C. were crowned champions of the Pigg’s Peak Build It EFA Under-13 Tournament after defeating Bright Academy 2–0 in the final at Malandalahle Sports Ground on Saturday. Cosmos delivered a dominant tournament campaign, scoring 14 goals in five matches without conceding a single goal to claim the title in […]
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…Global Fund moves into Grant Cycle 8 (GC8), covering the 2026–2028 allocation period BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini has been allocated approximately E444.8 million under the Global Fund’s new 2026–2028 funding cycle, putting hundreds of millions of Emalangeni behind the Kingdom’s continued fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. The allocation is equivalent to US$27.88 million, […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK— The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development (MEPD) is strengthening its strategic direction as it reviews its performance, mandate and priorities in preparation for the next planning period. The Ministry recently brought together its officers and consultants for a strategic planning workshop aimed at assessing the implementation of the previous […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI DVOKOLWAKO– Prince Sicalo has completed the payment of dowry for his wife, Inkhosikati LaMagagula, in a traditional ceremony held at kaDvokolwako. The ceremony marked the fulfilment of an important customary requirement in their marriage, with Prince Sicalo presenting 15 emabheka cattle, together with a lugege and insulamnyembeti. In Swati custom, emabheka refers […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called on Emaswati to honour the sacrifices of those who secured the Kingdom’s independence by protecting the peace, unity and sovereignty that generations before them fought to preserve. In his Independence Day message, the Prime Minister said independence should not only be viewed as a […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– As Eswatini prepares to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, the national flag stands as more than a symbol flown over government buildings—it carries the country’s history, struggles, resources, peace and unity. On September 6, 1968, the country, then known as Swaziland, gained independence from British colonial rule. The historic occasion was marked […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE- Elderly and vulnerable people living in urban communities could soon receive greater support, including monthly meals and houses, as Government moves to address urban poverty in Eswatini. The Deputy Prime Minister, Her Excellency Thulisile Dladla, made the proposal during the launch of a soup kitchen in Msunduza, Mbabane, where elderly residents […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI— Mdzimba View & Shisanyama turned into a playground of rhythm and excitement on Friday night as South African hitmaker Benzoo Mabhenito brought his infectious energy to Eswatini, delivering a lively performance that had revellers singing, dancing and enjoying some of his biggest songs. The entertainer’s appearance at Mdzimba View was confirmed […]
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