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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– A decent home can mean safety, dignity and relief for a vulnerable family, and Government has built 1 033 houses for vulnerable emaSwati since 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Senator Thulisile Dladla has told Parliament. Dladla revealed the figure on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, while responding to Sigwe MP David “Cruiser” Ngcamphalala […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE SITEKI – Job creation, investment attraction and tourism development are set to receive renewed attention in the Lubombo Region following the official launch of the Lubombo Business Forum (LBF), a business-led initiative bringing key stakeholders together to unlock the region’s potential. The Forum was officially launched on September 9, 2026, at the […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – The Eswatini National Blood Transfusion Service is calling on eligible emaSwati to donate blood, warning that the current shortage could put the lives of accident victims and seriously ill patients at risk. The service says more people need to donate blood to help keep enough blood available for patients who […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – Government has moved to strengthen patient care at the National Psychiatric Centre through a joint assessment aimed at addressing concerns over conditions, staffing and service delivery at the facility. The assessment, launched on Thursday, September 10, 2026, is being conducted under the constitutional mandates of the Commission on Human Rights […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE— Skin may cover the body, but sometimes it speaks louder than words. A changing mole, unexplained pigmentation or a persistent sore could be the skin’s way of demanding attention — and dermatologist Dr Dumsile Mabundza is urging people not to ignore the warning signs. Speaking during the Eswatini TV Kusile Breakfast […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE— For some teenagers, the mirror can become an enemy. A few pimples may look harmless to others, but for the person living with acne, they can affect confidence, friendships and even the courage to walk into a classroom. Dermatologist Dr Dumsile Mabundza says acne deserves more attention than simply being labelled […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Eswatini is strengthening its monitoring of regional trade commitments in a move aimed at improving access to regional markets for local businesses and ensuring that the benefits of SADC trade are felt by Emaswati. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade is participating in a two-day workshop on the Validation and […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Extensive transport and logistical arrangements have been put in place for the Shiselweni Reed Dance, with 50 buses, 83 trucks and 18 tankers prepared to support the movement and welfare of thousands of maidens during the annual cultural event. The 50 prepaid buses will operate from 18 pickup points covering 15 […]