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By Sibusisekile Ndlangamandla BHUNYA – Wakhile Zwane, one of the inaugural beneficiaries of the Montigny scholarship programme, has secured an opportunity to further her studies in Taiwan, marking a significant milestone in her academic journey. Zwane, who was among the first beneficiaries of the Montigny scholarship programme launched in 2021, recently earned the opportunity to further […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NKAMANZI – The spirit of Eswatini’s rich cultural heritage is shining brightly in Nkamanzi as Imbali intensify preparations for the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance, embracing kuhlehla as an important cultural duty and expression of unity. With just four days to go before Umhlanga begins, excitement is building among the young maidens as […]
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Govt calls for specialised rescue equipment after incident BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – The structural collapse at Bhunu Mall has prompted Government to intensify scrutiny of safety standards at commercial buildings while also exposing the need for better-equipped emergency response teams capable of handling complex structural disasters. Minister of Housing and Urban Development Apollo Maphalala visited […]
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…Taiwan-backed training targets resilient farming, sustainable livelihoods BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— Communities across Eswatini could soon benefit from improved knowledge on indigenous crops, water management and sustainable farming after staff from the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPMO) completed specialised agricultural training aimed at strengthening food security and climate resilience. The training was conducted under the […]
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…Eswatini innovation showcased at continental education conference BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— A home-grown technological innovation by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) has dramatically transformed the processing of examination data, cutting processing time by an impressive 99.84% while maintaining absolute accuracy. The breakthrough, which replaces labour-intensive spreadsheet-based reporting with an automated system powered by Python […]
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More than 50 marriages ending every month BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – With more than 50 marriages ending in divorce every month during the first quarter of the financial year, Government has turned to churches and marriage officers in an effort to strengthen marriages and reduce family breakdowns in Eswatini. The Ministry of Home Affairs recorded […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE— Eswatini has launched its national Gender and Biodiversity Plan of Action (2026–2030) to integrate gender equality directly into environmental conservation strategies. Led by the Eswatini National Trust Commission, the initiative strengthens the country’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan while supporting international targets under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The new […]
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Swaziland Building Society one of two granted provisional licences BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) approved two provisional bank licences during the 2025/2026 financial year, while two other banking licence applications remained under review at the close of the financial year. According to the CBE’s 2025/2026 Annual Economic Review, the […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Senior government officials and the leadership of the Swaziland Democratic Nurses Union (SWADNU) have commenced a joint assessment of healthcare facilities as part of efforts to determine remuneration for workers who endure difficult working conditions in rural and hard-to-reach areas. The bilateral site visits, which started yesterday, August 19, 2026, […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Churches and other faith-based institutions have been urged to strengthen disability awareness and accessibility to ensure that persons with disabilities can participate fully and equally in worship and community activities. The call was made during a dialogue on “Inclusive Church Environments for Persons with Disabilities”, bringing together the Federation of Organisations […]
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