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… Zimbabwe Government confirms all aboard aircraft killed … Journalists identify Eswatini citizen as crash victim … Official authorities yet to publish victims’ full identities BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE/HARARE – Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo, who recently became an Eswatini citizen and was issued a diplomatic passport, has been reported dead following a fatal […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini and Tanzania are exploring avenues to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism, education, agriculture and politics following a meeting between Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Tanzanian Ambassador to Eswatini Hamad Khamis Hamad. The meeting, held at the Private and Cabinet Office, provided an opportunity for the two sides to […]
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By NOXOLO DLAMINI ZAMBIA – Agriculture is emerging as a key tool for rehabilitation, self-sufficiency and sustainable correctional management as Officers-in-Charge from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region continue sharing practical approaches to improving correctional services. The Officers-in-Charge were exposed to Zambia’s correctional agricultural initiatives during a tour of Mwoboshi Correctional Farm in […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – South African authorities have allegedly uncovered a scheme in which controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala purportedly presented himself as a member of the Eswatini royal family in an attempt to secure a luxury home costing about E95 000 per month. The allegation emerged during court proceedings in South Africa, where […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s Dr Glory Msibi has used her position as President of the East Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwives (ECSACONM) to call for stronger nursing and midwifery leadership as the continent confronts an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Dr Msibi delivered the message during the 17th ECSACONM Biennial […]
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By NOXOLO DLAMINI ZAMBIA – Correctional services officers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are exploring ways of transforming inmate rehabilitation from confinement into skills development and productive engagement with agriculture and other practical skills emerging as key tools for preparing inmates for life after incarceration. The issue is being discussed at the […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI – Africa will need at least 10 times the force used to achieve political independence if the continent is to gain genuine economic independence, according to Ghanaian leadership expert Professor Delanyo Adadevoh. Adadevoh said political independence had been achieved through significant sacrifice and hard work, but warned that taking ownership of […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Moses Vilakati says every dollar Africa spends importing food that it has the capacity to produce locally represents a missed opportunity for farmers, businesses, young entrepreneurs and African economies. Vilakati said Africa was spending approximately US$100 billion every […]
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MBABANE – The Commissioner General of His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) has challenged a 12-member delegation of officers heading to Zambia to return with knowledge and practical lessons that will contribute to strengthening the administration of correctional centres in Eswatini. The delegation, comprising mainly Officers-In-Charge, is scheduled to depart on Sunday to attend a SADC […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Parliamentary Accounts Committees (PACs) sub committees from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region have examined three critical dimensions shaping the future of public accountability, with a strong call for oversight institutions to become more proactive in identifying risks before they develop into crises. The discussions formed part of […]
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