FAO WARNS OF LOWER CEREAL HARVEST, BUT FARMERS SHOW RESILIENCE

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Eswatini’s cereal production is facing pressure from erratic rainfall, but new international research suggests that the country’s farmers are increasingly adapting to climate change, offering hope that stronger climate-smart farming practices could help protect food production in the years ahead. The warning comes from the latest Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) […]

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WITAD EQUIPS BULEMBU YOUTH WITH SKILLS FOR A SAFER, SELF RESILIENT FUTURE

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGGS PEAK- Young people in Bulembu are being equipped with practical skills to navigate the transition into independent community life, following a three-day training programme conducted by Women in Trade and Development (WITAD) from 18–20 August 2026. The training brought together about 40 participants aged between 16 and 23, with the programme […]

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GOVERNMENT REJECTS CHINA’S CLAIMS OF HIGH SECURITY RISKS IN ESWATINI

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE– Government has strongly rejected sentiments by the People’s Republic of China suggesting that Eswatini faces extremely high public security risks. The government has described such characterisation as unsupported by the prevailing security situation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli said while the Kingdom respected the sovereign […]

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UMHLANGA HARVESTING HELPS SUPPORT WETLAND RENEWAL

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE LUDZIDZINI- Cultural events like the Umhlanga Reed Dance play a huge role in preserving Eswatini’s identity, bringing communities together and passing cherished traditions from one generation to the next. Beyond the cultural celebration, Umhlanga also highlights a powerful relationship between traditional practices and the natural environment. As Umhlanga 2026 unfolds, the annual […]

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