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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – Liswati student Nothando Elishie Nkambule has earned international recognition after receiving the TaiwanICDF Academic Excellence Award for her outstanding performance in the Master’s programme in the School of Pharmacy at Taipei Medical University in Taiwan. The recognition marks an important milestone for Nkambule, who has been pursuing advanced training in […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– The Luke Commission (TLC) has appealed to the public to identify persons with disabilities who need wheelchairs, revealing that 3000 wheelchairs are available at its campus for people who require mobility support. TLC co-founder Echo Nomsa VanderWal made the announcement during the official opening of the organisation’s new Manzini Satellite Clinic […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Young people have been urged to stay away from smoking and excessive alcohol consumption as health experts intensify calls for lifestyle choices that can help reduce the risk of cancer. National Cancer Programme Manager Xolisile Dlamini said young people should take their health seriously from an early age, warning that some […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Eswatini has joined a growing international effort to improve the quality of air children breathe in classrooms, becoming the fifth government to sign the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air. Information, Communications and Technology Minister Senator Savannah Maziya signed the pledge on behalf of the country during a high-level United […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Emaswati have been encouraged to undergo regular cancer screening and seek medical attention as soon as they notice possible symptoms, as early detection can improve the chances of receiving timely treatment. Speaking on the Kusile Breakfast show, National Cancer Programme Manager Xolisile Dlamini said early detection remains an important part […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI– Eswatini is strengthening its disaster preparedness and early warning system through the introduction of Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF), an approach designed to move beyond simply predicting weather conditions to explaining what those conditions are likely to do to communities, infrastructure, livelihoods and human safety. The National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA), in […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Anglican Church in Eswatini has been drawn into a major regional church debate after the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) rejected two proposals seeking greater pastoral inclusion of LGBTQIA+ members, including prayers for Anglicans in committed same-sex unions and the development of a special liturgy for the LGBTQIA+ […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– As Eswatini joins the world in commemorating World Heart Day today, the Ministry of Health is encouraging Emaswati to protect their hearts through healthier lifestyles, regular health checks and early action against heart disease risks. Speaking on the Kusile Breakfast Show on Eswatini TV, Ministry of Health representative Vusi Shabangu reminded […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI– Hotels, lodges, guesthouses and other accommodation businesses that are not paying the required 3% bed levy could soon face closer scrutiny after the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) joined forces with the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) to improve compliance. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ERS Headquarters […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini is set to take its place on the international stage at Japan’s GREEN×EXPO 2027, with the country officially listed among the nations scheduled to participate in the major World Horticultural Exhibition to be held in Yokohama next year. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on September 10 that Eswatini is […]
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