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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – That old E1 coin lying forgotten in a drawer may still be useful after all, while a torn banknote does not necessarily mean that all its value has been lost. The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) is taking practical currency education directly to communities, helping emaSwati understand what to do […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE — As Eswatini prepares for the possible effects of a strengthening El Niño, communities have been warned against starting wildfires that could destroy precious grazing land and leave livestock exposed to worsening dry conditions. The warning was issued by Mphikeleli Mamba from the National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA) – Umvalo […]
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…Minister says public service institutions across the 16 SADC member states must move beyond rhetoric and implement practical reforms that put citizens at the centre of service delivery BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Government has challenged SADC member states to transform public service institutions into resilient, responsive, citizen-centric, innovative and incorruptible entities, warning that the […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Young graduates who previously applied for placement under the Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme (EYEP), but have not yet been matched with host institutions, have been urged to log into the programme’s portal and update their profiles as government targets the deployment of 500 graduates in 2026. The call comes as […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK – The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development (MEPD) has intensified efforts to shape its 2025/26–2029/30 Strategic Plan, with officials using the second day of a three-day workshop at Piggs Peak Hotel to critically assess the Ministry’s current position and define its desired future. The workshop brought together representatives from […]
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BY OWN CORRESPONDENT MANZINI– Visitors to the 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) will stand a chance to win green energy-themed prizes, including two Electric Scooter X-Off Road units, as well as green-energy-themed prizes through a partnership with the 7th Edition Mlawula Campfire Festival The prizes form part of the EITF’s efforts to bring its […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– The countdown to the Mlawula Campfire Festival is leaving the usual posters and social media announcements behind, as the festival takes its build-up to Sidvokodvo this Saturday. The festival roadshow will take place at Tums Filling Station from 10am to 3pm, bringing music and entertainment to the community ahead of the […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– Beauty queens traded the pageant spotlight for traditional regalia as they joined thousands of maidens at this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance, carrying their cultural heritage with pride. Representing the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) Beauty Pageants Regiment, the queens have taken part in the annual ceremony as part […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– The Mlawula Campfire Festival is adding another familiar face to its seventh edition, with Thando stepping into the spotlight as co-host for this year’s three-day gathering. The announcement adds a new layer to an event already building momentum ahead of its return to Mlawula Nature Reserve from 25 to 27 September. […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– EmaSwati are set to enjoy greater convenience in their everyday transactions as e-Mali makes digital payments simpler, safer and more affordable, allowing customers to pay, send, receive and manage money using their mobile phones. Developed by Eswatini Mobile, e-Mali is positioning itself as more than a platform for sending money, offering […]
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