Category: News

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE— Key stakeholders gathered yesterday at Hilton Garden Inn to find lasting solutions for children living and working on the streets, with plans focusing on immediate support and long term family care. The meeting was convened by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office through the National Children Services Department, bringing together municipalities, the […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE- Eswatini’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.5% in July 2026, down from 2.6% in June, offering a positive signal of slower overall price increases for households and businesses. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) on 14 August 2026, shows that the July inflation […]

BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– EmaSwati involved in road accidents are entering a new era of compensation and support following the implementation of the SMVAF Act, 2026, which introduces a new legal framework governing the Swaziland Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (SMVAF). The legislation officially came into effect on July 1, 2026, marking one of the Fund’s […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI MAYIWANE- A total of 59 bagcugcuteli — 56 females and 3 males — are undergoing a multi-sector training programme at Mayiwane Inkhundla, aimed at strengthening their ability to serve and support communities. The training is facilitated by the Ministry of Health, NDRMA, Eswatini Red Cross, Tinkhundla Administration, Royal Eswatini Police Service and […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Emaswati have been urged to check the Chief Codes reflected on their identity documents and ensure they correspond with their actual communities, as the Ministry of Home Affairs warns that incorrect information could create challenges when accessing important government services. The call was made by Mlandvo Dlamini, Ministerial Communications Officer and […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini is opening a new pathway for aspiring artisans to have their practical skills formally assessed and recognised, with applications now invited for the 2026 Grade III Trade Tests. The opportunity is being offered through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, under the Directorate […]

…No liswati should be left out… BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI – No talent should go unheard and no Liswati should be left behind, Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla said as she called for deliberate inclusion in the newly launched Eswatini Praise Season 1 talent search. Speaking at the launch held at Sibane Sami Hotel, Dladla urged […]