Category: News

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Nearly 1000 emaSwati are officially recorded as holding legitimate immigration permits in South Africa, placing Eswatini among the 10 African countries with the highest number of documented permit holders in the neighbouring country. Figures disclosed by the South African Government in Parliament show that 961 emaSwati were recorded on the Department […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Eswatini’s battle against plastic pollution could present an opportunity to attract international funding, technology and technical support as countries advance negotiations towards the world’s first legally binding global treaty on plastic pollution. Heads of delegation from countries involved in the treaty negotiations are meeting virtually today, September 8, 2026, for the […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— A conflict may begin far from Eswatini, but its effects can travel across borders, affecting communities, trade, movement and regional stability, making international cooperation increasingly important. For an ordinary emaSwati, the words “peace and security” may sound like matters reserved for governments, soldiers and diplomats. Yet, in reality, a crisis in […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Schools across Eswatini will reopen for the third term tomorrow, September 9, 2026, with the Ministry of Education and Training assuring parents and learners that preparations for the new term are on track. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Training, Nanikie Mnisi, has reaffirmed that there had been no […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Eswatini’s natural resources, productive industries and rich cultural heritage have positioned the Kingdom as a country with significant potential to expand its role in African trade, according to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). As Eswatini celebrated its Independence Day, Afreximbank highlighted the country’s economic strengths and its growing partnership with the […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Eswatini’s dependence on imported petroleum products has placed fuel security at the centre of the country’s energy agenda, with the downstream energy sector increasingly focused on strengthening supply routes, storage capacity and infrastructure. This is according to OTL Africa Downstream Energy, which used Eswatini’s Independence Day to highlight the country’s petroleum […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE- Once again, I found myself drifting deep into my ancestral roots, where emasiko awakened the teachings of my long-gone elders and brought the cultural Liswati within me back to life. For seven days, Umhlanga became more than a cultural ceremony. It became a journey into my identity, a place where the […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK– A new movement aimed at tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by addressing the emotional struggles faced by men is gaining momentum in Piggs Peak. The Lisango Movement, officially launched on June 6, 2026, seeks to create a safe and supportive space where men can openly talk about the challenges affecting their […]