Category: News

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has bid farewell to outgoing High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Eswatini, H.E. N. Ram Prasad, following India’s appointment of Anand Prakash as his successor. The farewell meeting was held today at the Private and Cabinet Office, where the Prime Minister reflected on […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Local consulting firm REDI has secured five partners for the third edition of the Family Business Summit, scheduled for September 24, 2026 at Happy Valley Hotel in Ezulwini. The summit is expected to bring together family-owned businesses, experts and other stakeholders to discuss ways of strengthening family enterprises and ensuring their […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI– EmaSwati have been given an opportunity to turn their creativity into a lasting symbol of the country’s history, with a top prize of E100 000 up for grabs in a national competition to design a commemorative E10 coin celebrating Eswatini’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The E10 Commemorative Coin Design Concept Competition was […]

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 […]