GOVT COMMITS E500 000 FOR CJ STATE FUNERAL

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Government has announced that the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala will be accorded a state funeral and has committed a total of E500 000 towards the funeral arrangements. This was disclosed on Wednesday by Minister for Tinkhundla Administration and Development Sikhumbuzo Dlamini, who was representing the Office of the Deputy […]

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MINISTER OF LABOUR CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE SECURITY CONTRACTS

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Minister of Labour and Social Security Phila Buthelezi has called for more sustainable government security contracts, saying longer and better-structured arrangements could give companies enough time to recover operational costs and maintain reliable services. Buthelezi said some government security contracts run for only six months, creating challenges for companies that have […]

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ESWATINI STEPS UP BANANA DISEASE SURVEILLANCE

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Eswatini Government, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), SADC Secretariat and the European Union (EU), has strengthened efforts to protect the country’s banana industry through specialised training on the surveillance and management of Fusarium Wilt. The training was held on 15 September 2026 and […]

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REMOTE SCHOOLS ASSESSED FOR HARDSHIP ALLOWANCE

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – The Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) and the Government Negotiations Team (GNT) yesterday visited three schools in northern Hhohho to assess working conditions that could determine which duty stations may qualify for a Hardship Allowance. The joint visits to Lufafa Primary School, Gobolondlo Primary School and Sobokazana High […]

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37 FARMER CLUSTERS SHIFT TO DIGITAL AGRICULTURAL RECORDS

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Thirty-seven farmer clusters across 40 project sites are shifting from paper-based records to digital agricultural information systems under the Smallholder Agricultural Productivity Enhancement and Marketing Project. The transition is being supported through training for 91 farmer cluster leads and extension officers to strengthen the digital collection, management and reporting of agricultural […]

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“TENDERS MUST PROTECT WORKERS, NOT JUST CUT COSTS” – BUTHELEZI

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Minister of Labour and Social Security Phila Buthelezi has called for government tenders to consider workers’ welfare and quality service delivery alongside cost, saying procurement decisions should ensure that companies have sufficient resources to meet labour and operational obligations. Buthelezi said the approach would help protect workers, particularly security guards, when […]

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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE COUNSELLING EMPOWERS VICTIMS TO MAKE INFORMED REPORTING DECISIONS

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Victims of gender-based violence who are hesitant to report abuse or are considering withdrawing cases are being referred for counselling to help them understand their circumstances and make informed decisions. Speaking during an interview on the Kusile Breakfast Show, Gcina Dlamini of the Domestic Violence Department said counselling is used to […]

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