Author: Thubelihle Mweli

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NKAMANZI – The spirit of Eswatini’s rich cultural heritage is shining brightly in Nkamanzi as Imbali intensify preparations for the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance, embracing kuhlehla as an important cultural duty and expression of unity. With just four days to go before Umhlanga begins, excitement is building among the young maidens as […]

…Taiwan-backed training targets resilient farming, sustainable livelihoods BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— Communities across Eswatini could soon benefit from improved knowledge on indigenous crops, water management and sustainable farming after staff from the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPMO) completed specialised agricultural training aimed at strengthening food security and climate resilience. The training was conducted under the […]

…Eswatini innovation showcased at continental education conference BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— A home-grown technological innovation by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) has dramatically transformed the processing of examination data, cutting processing time by an impressive 99.84% while maintaining absolute accuracy. The breakthrough, which replaces labour-intensive spreadsheet-based reporting with an automated system powered by Python […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE— Eswatini has launched its national Gender and Biodiversity Plan of Action (2026–2030) to integrate gender equality directly into environmental conservation strategies. Led by the Eswatini National Trust Commission, the initiative strengthens the country’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan while supporting international targets under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The new […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK— The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has engaged Parliamentarians at Pigg’s Peak Hotel, with discussions focusing on strengthening understanding of the Commission’s mandate and improving public access to electoral information. The engagement provided a platform for the EBC to present its work, functions and operations to Parliamentarians, while lawmakers raised […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Standard Bank Eswatini has rewarded 10 customers with prizes worth a combined E34 000 in the first prize presentation of its Tsenga, Tfumela and Swipe-a transactional campaign. The winners received their prizes during a presentation held today, with six customers walking away with E5 000 cash prizes each, while two received […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini has emerged among Southern African countries recording notable gains in gender equality, with the latest 2026 Southern Africa Gender Barometer highlighting the country’s progress in health and legal rights while placing Eswatini’s civil society at the heart of efforts to shape the region’s gender agenda beyond 2030. The country is […]

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– The establishment of the Council of Marriage Officers in Eswatini marks a new chapter in efforts to promote professionalism, accountability and the dignity of marriage officers across the country. The Council has been established as a voluntary, non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian professional body operating within the laws of Eswatini. According to […]