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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– For young athletes competing at community level, walking away with a medal or lifting a trophy can mean far more than simply winning a game. It can become a lasting reminder that their talent, effort and determination have been recognised. It is against this backdrop that businessman and Matsapha Town Councillor […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI- For a small business trying to survive and grow, every expense matters. But SMEs have been urged to look at certification differently — not as another cost on the books, but as an investment that can strengthen their operations, build customer confidence and prepare them for bigger opportunities. The call was […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– A small Eswatini business producing honey, handicrafts, processed foods, clothing or other locally manufactured goods could potentially place its products on shelves thousands of kilometres away in the United Kingdom without having to pay import tariffs — provided the products meet the required rules. That is the major opportunity being presented […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI– The historic Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Zone VI Secretaries General Seminar has successfully concluded in the Kingdom of Eswatini, with regional sporting leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation and the development of sport. Hosted at the Happy Valley Hotel, the seminar brought together 10 Secretaries General […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE -Farmers are being urged to take early, climate-smart measures to protect crops, livestock and household incomes as the threat of El Niño raises concerns over rainfall reliability and prolonged dry spells. Agricultural experts at Malkerns Research Station are encouraging farmers to prepare ahead of potentially challenging conditions, with emphasis on selecting […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI LOBAMBA – Thousands of Imbali left the Umhlanga arena with smiles on their faces and food parcels in their hands after His Majesty King Mswati III gave every maiden who attended this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance a special food package as they prepared to return to their respective chiefdoms. The customary royal […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI LOBAMBA– The skies above Ludzidzini Royal Residence burst into colour on Monday night as a spectacular fireworks display brought the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance to a memorable close, creating a historic first for one of Eswatini’s most treasured cultural celebrations. Thousands of maidens, tourists, invited guests and members of the public watched […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE LUDZIDZINI– As the vibrant songs and dances of Umhlanga 2026 draw to a close, Indvuna Yembali Bongiwe “Vivane” Hlatjwako has urged Imbali to carry home more than memories of the cultural celebration – encouraging them to return to school and make education their pathway to success. Speaking at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE LUDZIDZINI – From once marching among the maidens to returning as a mother and entertainer, Eswatini singer and actress Nomzamo “Zaza” Dlamini made a heartfelt return to the Umhlanga Reed Dance, reconnecting with a cultural celebration that holds a special place in her heart. Zaza was spotted at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence […]
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… PRINCESS BUHLEBETIVE UNVEILS NEW SONG DURING KUGIYA… BY NELIWE NGUBANE LUDZIDZINI — Her Royal Highness Princess Buhlebetive turned the Umhlanga Main Day arena into a stage of royal celebration yesterday when she delivered a captivating kugiya, a solo dance , at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence Arena. Dancing before Their Majesties, members of the royal […]
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