Category: News

…highway half marathon returns to the athletics calendar… … organisers urged to prioritise race licensing and safety… …road races promote fitness, athletes and community unity… BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANKAYANE— The starting line is being redrawn in Mankayane as the Highway Half Marathon makes its return to the Athletics Eswatini calendar, bringing with it renewed hopes […]

…marathon supports children’s education …fourth edition launched in mankayane …stakeholders urged to partner … church urged to serve communities BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANKAYANE— The road to the finish line is often measured in kilometres, but for the Highway Education Foundation, every step taken in the Highway Half Marathon 2026 is expected to carry a child […]

…beyond medals and times …sport inspires and creates opportunities …promotes unity and healthy living … children receive shoes …ready to host the maratho BY NELIWE NGUBANE MANKAYANE — For some, winning means crossing the finish line first. For Mankayane Town Board Chairperson Bongani Dlamini, however, the real victory will be measured in opportunities created, young […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE- Eswatini’s economy expanded by 4.8 per cent in 2025, accelerating significantly from the 3.0 per cent growth recorded in 2024, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching E96.618 billion. According to the 2025 GDP Annual Estimates released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the positive economic performance was largely driven […]

… Mbangweni Royal Residence set for three-day celebration of culture, unity and tradition BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE LUDZIDZINI– His Majesty King Mswati III has summoned Imbali from across the Shiselweni Region to gather at Mbangweni Royal Residence for the Shiselweni Umhlanga, which will take place from 11 to 13 September 2026. The dates were formally announced […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Farmers at Dvokolwako Ebusweni Farmer Field School are gaining practical lessons in efficient irrigation and sustainable farming after water from the Mbuluzi River was harnessed through a newly installed drip irrigation system. The system draws water from the river, approximately 120 metres from the field, into a 5 000-litre storage tank […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI NTFONJENI– Healthcare services at Ntfonjeni Clinic have received a major boost following the completion and official commencement of operations of newly constructed nurses’ quarters, with support from the Micro Projects Programme. The new accommodation is expected to improve the working and living conditions of nurses serving at the clinic while strengthening the […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MALKERNS — African Alliance has adopted His Majesty King Mswati III’s theme, “We Keep Moving,” as its rallying call as the company pushes ahead with further developments across Eswatini. Speaking during the official opening of Malkerns Parkview yesterday, African Alliance Group Partner and Chairman S’thofeni Ginindza said the company had “stolen” the […]