SIFISO, 23, WINS E250 000 SUZUKI CELERIO

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MOTSHANE – A routine fuel stop has turned into a life-changing moment for 23-year-old Sifiso Ndwandwe of Ezulwini, who drove away with a brand-new Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL MT worth E250 000 after winning the TotalEnergies Win a Car competition. Ndwandwe’s winning entry was generated when he refuelled at TotalEnergies Ezulwini in […]

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AI TAKES HEALTHCARE CLOSER TO EMASWATI

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping Eswatini strengthen the prevention and early detection of chronic diseases, with digital health initiatives already supporting diabetic eye screening and patient follow-ups across the country. This was highlighted by Sicelo Ndlandla, Digital Health Associate at the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Eswatini, during the Taiwan-Eswatini […]

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AU COMMISSIONER MOSES VILAKATI PUSHES FOR CLOSER TIES WITH ESWATINI

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Moses Vilakati has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening relations between the continental body and the Government of Eswatini, following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla. Vilakati who is serving in the AU Commission, said the […]

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YOUTH EMPOWERED TO UNLOCK GREEN ECONOMY, TACKLE CLIMATE CRISIS

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – Young people in rural communities are being encouraged to turn climate change challenges into business opportunities that create jobs, generate income and strengthen the resilience of communities affected by drought, water shortages and other climate-related disasters. Ngwempisi Inkhundla Youth Chairperson Ellis Dlamini said young people could play a critical role […]

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ESWATINI PARTNERS WITH AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTRE TO STRENGTHEN EVIDENCE-BASED POLICYMAKING

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Eswatini has entered into a partnership with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, research capacity and institutional development, in a move aimed at improving the use of credible research in national decision-making. The agreement, announced by the Nairobi-based research institution on October 15, 2026, […]

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37 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS GRADUATE FROM THOLULWAZI HUB ACCELERATOR

…Kiana Cleanings emerges overall winner as young business owners showcase ventures before industry professionals BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – A total of 37 young entrepreneurs have graduated from the Youth Business Accelerator (YBA), an initiative delivered by Tholulwazi Hub in partnership with Arizona State University to strengthen youth entrepreneurship and support the growth of sustainable […]

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ESWATINI TURNS TO DIGITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – Eswatini is strengthening healthcare delivery through the digitisation of health systems, a development expected to improve patient care, enhance medicines management and minimise stock shortages at health facilities across the country. This was highlighted when Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula (MP), accompanied by senior ministry officials, the Palladium Country Director […]

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