Category: News

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE -Farmers are being urged to take early, climate-smart measures to protect crops, livestock and household incomes as the threat of El Niño raises concerns over rainfall reliability and prolonged dry spells. Agricultural experts at Malkerns Research Station are encouraging farmers to prepare ahead of potentially challenging conditions, with emphasis on selecting […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI LOBAMBA – Thousands of Imbali left the Umhlanga arena with smiles on their faces and food parcels in their hands after His Majesty King Mswati III gave every maiden who attended this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance a special food package as they prepared to return to their respective chiefdoms. The customary royal […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI LOBAMBA– The skies above Ludzidzini Royal Residence burst into colour on Monday night as a spectacular fireworks display brought the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance to a memorable close, creating a historic first for one of Eswatini’s most treasured cultural celebrations. Thousands of maidens, tourists, invited guests and members of the public watched […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE LUDZIDZINI– As the vibrant songs and dances of Umhlanga 2026 draw to a close, Indvuna Yembali Bongiwe “Vivane” Hlatjwako has urged Imbali to carry home more than memories of the cultural celebration – encouraging them to return to school and make education their pathway to success. Speaking at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE LUDZIDZINI— Seven Umhlanga appearances later, South African actor Meshack Mavuso remains captivated by the Kingdom of Eswatini’s rich cultural heritage, describing the annual Reed Dance as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving African traditions. Mavuso, who joined Their Majesties, members of the royal family, dignitaries and thousands of Emaswati during […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE- Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla has joined regional Heads of State and Government in Lusaka, Zambia, for the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at the National Heroes Stadium today. Dladla arrived in Zambia ahead of the ceremony, representing Eswatini at an event expected to bring together leaders from across the region […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE LUDZIDZINI– A new digital platform is seeking to change the way the world learns about Eswatini by bringing the Kingdom’s culture, traditions, history and way of life together in one comprehensive online application. The app, Buhle Betfu, developed by Dominos Technologies, was introduced to the public by the company’s Director, Sipho Tfwala, […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MANZINI– The BSA Training Centre has pledged tuition scholarships valued at E545 000 for 20 students as part of the tetfulo presentations made during the 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair on Saturday night. The scholarship was among a series of presentations made to His Majesty King Mswati III and Her Majesty Indlovukazi […]