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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE- Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called for a fundamental shift in the African mindset, saying the continent must move from participating in economies shaped elsewhere to owning and controlling its industries. The Prime Minister made the call while addressing the Africa Oil Week (AOW) Energy Summit in Accra, Ghana, where […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– For Eswatini’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), going green is no longer simply about protecting the environment—it is increasingly becoming a smart business strategy for unlocking new markets, improving competitiveness and building sustainable growth. This was the message delivered to local entrepreneurs during a Business Connect Session hosted by MTN Eswatini […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– The European Union (EU) has challenged Eswatini’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to move beyond survival and build competitive businesses capable of accessing international markets. EU Delegation to Eswatini Chargé d’Affaires José Becerra said MSMEs needed to become more productive, understand their operating costs and use technology, data and innovation […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has challenged Eswatini to ensure that the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) translates into real jobs for young people. Khumalo said the country could no longer measure MSME success simply by the number of businesses being established, but by whether […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA NHLANGANO – A total of 489 youth leaders across all 59 Tinkhundla are set to play a bigger role in ensuring that the voices, challenges and opportunities of young people reach decision-makers. The Eswatini National Youth Council (ENYC) has launched the Tinkhundla Youth Committees Regional Capacity-Building Training Programme in the Shiselweni Region, […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Imvelo Tech has introduced an AI-powered agriculture platform designed to help African farmers improve productivity, access market information and strengthen their resilience to climate change. The platform was showcased during the 2026 Business Seminar hosted by Piggs Peak iHub and Macetjeni iHub as part of the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – The Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) is promoting prepaid water services as a way of helping households take greater control of their water consumption and spending. EWSC Managing Director Jabulile Mashwama said the prepaid system allows customers to determine how much they want to spend on water and manage their […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE- Parents and guardians have been encouraged to take an active role in their children’s safety during the holidays by knowing where they go, who they visit and the environments they spend time in. The call was made by Nokuthula Vilakati from the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) Community Safety at Malkerns, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Eswatini has received international recognition for its move to digitalise applications for rooftop and embedded solar installations, placing the Kingdom among the first African countries to establish a dedicated digital solar application portal. The recognition was shared by the New Energy Industry Association for Asia and the Pacific (NEIAAP) and SNEC […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– For many visitors walking through the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026, Hall 2 is offering something that could potentially make a lasting difference long after the exhibitions have closed – practical information to help them protect their health and make informed decisions about HIV prevention and treatment. At the National […]
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