Author: Thubelihle Mweli

BY EPN REPORTER LOBAMBA — In a notable gesture of support for the ongoing annual Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony, Prince Majaha (also known by his regiment name Siliva) and Salman Mohamed (known by his regiment name Sambulelosemakhosi) have donated 70 000 bottles of 500ml soft drinks to His Majesty King Mswati III. The donation, which […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Eswatini is strengthening its agricultural data systems to help farmers improve production and productivity while creating better opportunities for investment in the agrifood sector. This follows an Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS) workshop held under the Support Towards the Operationalization of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy II (STOSAR II) programme, implemented […]

• Minister Neal Rijkenberg said Montigny has no interest or intention of entering the health sector • Rijkenberg said the Ministry of Finance does not deliberately delay budget releases. • The minister said the Dis-Chem private sector option was explored but never materialised. • Rijkenberg said he resigned from The Luke Commission board when he […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) is urging victims and witnesses of sexual abuse, including men, to report cases to the police, stressing that sexual violence should not be suffered in silence. Gabsile Dlamini from the REPS Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (DCS) Unit in Lobamba said being in […]

…offenders can face arrest under cybercrime laws.…. … emswati are urged to protect PINs, passwords and personal information… …consumers should read contracts and report unfair charges or inappropriate content… BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – A social media post intended to embarrass, shame or expose another person may seem like a harmless way of settling a […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE– Silence may be giving online scammers more room to operate, as the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has urged Emaswati to put embarrassment aside and report cases of online fraud to the authorities. The commission says reporting scams is not only about seeking justice for individual victims, but can also help police […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI LUDZIDZINI — Princess Sakhizwe has called on the media to use the coverage of Umhlanga 2026 as a powerful platform to tell the world about the meaning, beauty and cultural significance of Eswatini’s annual Reed Dance. Speaking during the ongoing Umhlanga festivities, Princess Sakhizwe emphasised that journalists have a responsibility to go […]

…Four suspects arrested after dramatic community chase …Two others fatally wounded during late-night police encounter …Vehicles, cellphones and other stolen property recovered BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA SIPHOFANENI – What began as a terrifying morning for a Siphofaneni family ended with a major police breakthrough after vigilant community members joined forces with law enforcement officers, leading to […]