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No one says he met the King – Percy King’s Office questions how King’s name is dragged over a dead deal BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Kingdom of Eswatini has distanced itself from allegations emerging at the Madlanga Commission in South Africa linking the country and His Majesty King Mswati III to an alleged […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MATSAPHA – Good Shepherd Catholic Hospital and College of Health Sciences is seeking stronger Government support as it prepares for a major transition towards university status, a move expected to strengthen Eswatini’s capacity to train health professionals and respond to the country’s growing healthcare needs. The call was made by Minister of […]
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BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI– Preparations are well underway as the Imbali continue with their rehearsals at the Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) ahead of the upcoming Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony, scheduled to take place from 25 August to 1 September 2026. The 2026 Reed Dance programme will begin on Tuesday, 25 August, with the arrival […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE — His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) has brought together its Executive Command for a four day leadership retreat aimed at strengthening corporate governance, accountability and strategic leadership across the department. The retreat, which began on Tuesday and runs until Friday, 21 August 2026, is being held at Pigg’s Peak Hotel under […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Zimbabwean businessman Ambassador Enock Mangirande, whose company has proposed a US$5 billion (about E82 billion) housing investment in Eswatini, wants the Kingdom to consider linking citizenship to investments that deliver jobs and meaningful economic opportunities for emaSwati. Mangirande, the Mitrick Global Chief Executive Officer, said Eswatini could use investment incentives […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – The Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (SMVAF) settled 183 claims worth E21.8 million during the first quarter while stepping up efforts to improve claims processing and promote road safety across the country. Acting Chief Operations Officer Phindile Mthethwa revealed the figures during the Fund’s Quarter One Business Review Forum, where […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has told the House of Assembly that municipalities are not barred from approaching commercial banks for loans to finance infrastructure development. Rijkenberg said Mbabane and Manzini could access bank financing, provided they first obtained approval from Government, while clarifying that there had been no ban […]
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Government opened a E200 million Government Infrastructure Bond to public investors less than a month ago BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Government, through the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), is seeking to raise an additional E400 million from the domestic market through a fresh Government Bond issuance, with the latest information posted on the Eswatini […]
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… ENPF Raises the Bar on Member Service and Institutional Legacy BY WENKOSI KHUMALO MBABANE- The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF), Lidlelantfongeni, is challenging its employees to keep members at the centre of every decision while building an institution strong enough to serve generations to come. The message was delivered by Chief Executive Officer Futhi […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK- Pigg’s Peak Town Council has strengthened its operational capacity following the acquisition of two new municipal vehicles—a double-cab and a single-cab van—procured in line with the Council’s approved 2026/2027 budget. The newly acquired vehicles are expected to enhance the Council’s ability to deliver municipal services efficiently while improving mobility for […]
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