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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – For many young people in rural Eswatini, the journey from having a business idea to building a successful enterprise often depends on access to the right resources. Increasingly, start-up capital is becoming a powerful tool in helping rural youth entrepreneurs transform their ambitions into sustainable businesses, create employment opportunities and […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– When thousands of people gather at a festival, concert or cultural celebration, the music, performances and excitement often take centre stage. However, beyond the main stage and entertainment lies another important part of the experience the vendors whose businesses come alive when crowds begin to arrive. For many food vendors, local […]
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…as EITF takes the build-up to communities on Aug 8 By Own Correspondent MANZINI – Buhleni residents should brace themselves for an exciting day as the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) rolls into town with a roadshow at The Buhleni Plaza on Saturday, 8 August from 9am. The event is part of a nationwide campaign […]
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BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Young people in Manzini will have an opportunity to strengthen their digital and entrepreneurial skills through the MTN Skills Academy, an initiative launched in partnership with the Municipal Council of Manzini to prepare youth for the evolving job market. The programme, which aligns with International Youth Day 2026, is aimed at […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA SIPHOFANENI – The 58th edition of the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) is set to focus on unlocking opportunities in the green economy while promoting locally manufactured products and the talents of EmaSwati. This year’s trade fair will be held under the theme “Unlocking Green Economy Opportunities for Sustainable Trade”, with organisers […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANZINI-What began as a way to pass time during the COVID-19 lockdown has grown into a dream woven stitch by stitch for crochet designer Nkosinomusa Gumbi, who proudly showcased her handmade creations at the 10th edition of the Biggest Braai held on Saturday at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre. Surrounded by thousands […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLENI– When employment opportunities proved scarce after qualifying as a Safety Officer, Gcebile Kunene, popularly known as LaGilbert, refused to let her dreams fade. Instead, the young entrepreneur from Buhleni in the Hhohho Region transformed her passion for beauty into a thriving business, proving that determination, resilience, and faith can turn challenges […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI – From building a leather business to securing export opportunities, Dumsile Nobuhle Simelane’s entrepreneurial journey reached a major milestone on Thursday, July 23, 2026, when Melane Leather Eswatini was crowned the Overall Winner of the 2026 Hhohho Regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Simelane, who also won the Woman-Owned Business category, […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE SITEKI – Eli Olivia, a women-owned agri-business based at Mpolonjeni in Siteki, was crowned the overall winner at the 2026 Lubombo Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (EYA) held at Siteki Hotel on July 20. The EYA Lubombo Regional ceremony saw women-owned businesses dominate the winners’ list, with five of the seven awards […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE SITEKI– From humble beginnings and bold ideas to successful enterprises creating jobs and changing lives, entrepreneurs from the Lubombo Region gathered to celebrate their journeys of resilience, innovation and determination as the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (EYA) campaign was launched in the region. The launch of the 20th anniversary edition […]
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