GOVT ORDERS MUNICIPALITY TO RESTORE MANGWANENI SERVICES

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Government has directed the Mbabane City Council to restore municipal services in Mangwaneni, bringing relief to residents who have endured disruptions in essential services amid a long-running dispute over the area’s administrative jurisdiction. The directive was announced on Sunday, September 20, 2026, by Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Principal […]

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JCWC CONGREGATION UNITES IN PRAYER TO HONOUR PRINCESS LINDIWE’S LIFE, LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MATSAPHA – The Jesus Calls Worship Centre (JCWC) congregation united in prayer, worship and reflection on September 20, 2026, as the church gathered at its main branch in Matsapha to honour the life, leadership and legacy of the late Minister of Home Affairs, Her Royal Highness Pastor Princess Lindiwe. Princess Lindiwe, who […]

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EMASWATI TO VOTE FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOOLS IN TEACHERS’ DAY 2026 AWARDS

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – The public will have an opportunity to recognise schools that are creating healthy, sustainable and dignified learning environments when voting for three public categories of the Teachers’ Day 2026 Awards opens on Monday, September 21, 2026, through the Ministry of Education and Training’s official communication platforms. The initiative will allow Emaswati […]

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EVERY DOLLAR SPENT IMPORTING FOOD IS A MISSED OPPORTUNITY – AU COMMISSIONER VILAKATI

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Moses Vilakati says every dollar Africa spends importing food that it has the capacity to produce locally represents a missed opportunity for farmers, businesses, young entrepreneurs and African economies. Vilakati said Africa was spending approximately US$100 billion every […]

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YOUTH CONNEKT OPENS CROSS-BORDER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ESWATINI YOUTH

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Young people in Eswatini are being given an opportunity to expand their networks beyond the country through YouthConnekt, with applications now open for the YouthConnekt Africa Summit scheduled for young people aged 18 to 35. The call targets youth entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, young leaders in governance and young people involved […]

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287 ESSAYS SUBMITTED AS POPULATION COMPETITION REACHES ADJUDICATION STAGE

BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – The Eswatini National Population and Development Essay Competition has received 287 essays from learners across the country, with adjudication completed ahead of the announcement of winners in November 2026. Nomvula Ndwandwe,  Planning Officer from the National Population Unit, said the competition has progressed well, supported by collaboration between the Ministry […]

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