Author: Thubelihle Mweli

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– Artificial intelligence may be changing how businesses work, but the technology still needs human judgement, accountability and ethical oversight, according to AI Project Architect Mbulelo Mabusela. Mabusela was speaking during the Digital Skills Workshop Series at the Eswatini International Trade Fair, where he unpacked the growing role of AI and what […]

… Kingdom tables four more standards for re-rating in Rwanda  … High-level delegation pushes reforms to protect financial system  … Government strengthens fight against money laundering, terrorism financing BY MBONGENI NDLELA KIGALI, RWANDA— Eswatini has recorded a significant leap in strengthening its financial crime prevention systems, improving its compliance with international standards from just 14 […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla has returned from Zambia after representing His Majesty King Mswati III at the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema, reinforcing the warm ties between the two neighbouring nations. Dladla was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu during the official visit to Lusaka, […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– ONE hundred pairs of school shoes worth E20 000 have been donated to three primary schools in Edwaleni to benefit needy learners ahead of the reopening of schools. The donation, made by Canal View Restaurant in partnership with Emphini Royal Kraal Prince Bhekokwakhe Dlamini, will benefit learners from Emphini Primary School, […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE NOKWANE – The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) honoured 21 employees with long service awards and recognised one retiring employee. Speaking at the corporation’s inaugural long service award ceremony held at Summerfields Boutique Hotel at Nokwane on Friday evening, RENAC Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Captain President Dhlamini said: “Today, we […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE- Former Eswatini senator Princess Ndileka Dalindyebo Dlamini is among high-profile members of South Africa’s royal houses recruited by the United Democratic Movement (UDM) as the party seeks to strengthen its position in the Eastern Cape. Dlamini, a member of the AbaThembu royal house, is expected to be formally welcomed into the […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK – Government and key stakeholders have taken another step towards strengthening Eswatini’s public health preparedness and response systems through a one-day validation workshop on the Eswatini CDC Legal Mapping and Stakeholder Engagement Report. The workshop, held at the UN House Conference Room, was convened by the Ministry of Health, in […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE- Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says Africa should not be forced into choosing between fossil fuels and renewable energy, arguing that the continent must use its existing resources to finance a realistic transition towards cleaner energy systems. The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing the Africa Oil Week (AOW) Energy […]