Author: Thubelihle Mweli

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE SITEKI— Women and young people have been recognised as critical drivers of Eswatini’s sustainable economic growth, with entrepreneurs, creatives and community members gathering at Sunrise Civic Centre (Mawala Hall) in Siteki for International Youth and Women’s Day 2026 on August 27. Held under the theme, “Empowering Women and Youth for Sustainable Economic […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI– His Majesty King Mswati III has extended an invitation to chairpersons and commissioners of Public Service Commissions (PSCs) from across the SADC region to attend the Umhlanga cultural ceremony. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Simanga Mamba made the announcement when he welcomed SADC PSC chairpersons and commissioners upon their arrival at […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— For three vulnerable emaSwati families in Mshingishingini and Hhelehhele, a new house means more than four walls and a roof; it means safety, dignity and a chance to look ahead with renewed hope. Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla today handed over three newly built homes to beneficiaries under Ntfonjeni Inkhundla, as […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Women, young people, entrepreneurs and creatives gathered at Sunrise Civic Centre (Mawala Hall) in Siteki to celebrate their contribution to sustainable economic growth during International Youth and Women’s Day 2026. Held under the theme, “Empowering Women and Youth for Sustainable Economic Growth,” the event provided a platform for participants to showcase […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla has called on households across the Lubombo Region to cooperate with enumerators as the E41.7 million socioeconomic data collection exercise gets underway. Speaking at Lomahasha Inkhundla today, Dladla said the National Dynamic Social Registry Imbeleko would provide Government with reliable information needed to improve service delivery […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— Ka Thandi Community Clinic is turning healthcare, disability inclusion and economic empowerment into a family centred mission, supporting children with disabilities while helping their families build stronger and more self sustaining lives. The clinic is the first born project of the Childcare and Disability Initiative, a registered NGO which initially worked […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI MASUNDVWINI– A strong spirit of gratitude, excitement and cultural pride filled Masundvwini as thousands of young maidens took to the fields to cut reeds, continuing one of the most important stages of the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance. Indvuna Yembali Mpilwende Fakudze expressed heartfelt appreciation to His Majesty King Mswati III for commissioning […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MPISI FARM– Eswatini Nazarene Health Institution (ENHI) has made history by sending an Imbali Regiment to this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony for the first time since the institution was established. ENHI Chief Executive Officer Mazwi Mavuso explained that the institution’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting and embracing Eswatini’s cultural traditions […]