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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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EDITORIAL There comes a point when a diplomatic statement demands more than a polite acknowledgement. It demands scrutiny. China’s extraordinary security advisory on the Kingdom of Eswatini, issued on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is one such statement. Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of Consular Affairs, Beijing advised Chinese citizens not to travel to […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE …E10 000 reward offered for information leading to arrest BETHAL, SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) is tracking a Liswati truck driver who is allegedly linked to the theft of a load of yellow maize, with a E10 000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. According to […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE LUDZIDZINI – “Siyimbali YemaSwati, sichakazile, sitakuncoba kuhlukubetela!” The powerful voices of Imbali are ringing out as Umhlanga 2026 enters its second day today, carrying a bold message against gender-based violence (GBV) and all forms of abuse. As thousands of young EmaSwati women continue their cultural journey, the Imbali are using their collective […]
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LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has commended University of Eswatini (UNESWA) student Vuyelwa Karabo Simelane for raising the country’s flag high after emerging as the overall winner of the 2026 SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition. The King said Simelane’s achievement stood out during the official opening ceremony of the 46th SADC Summit of […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LUDZIDZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has blessed thousands of iMbali (maidens) gathered at Ludzidzini Royal Residence for the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance. His Majesty expressied delight at the large turnout and wished them a safe journey as they prepare to cut reeds for one of Eswatini’s most important cultural ceremonies. […]
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