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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Eswatini is positioning itself for greater export growth and economic transformation through a National Trade Policy aimed at diversifying markets, promoting industrialisation and strengthening the competitiveness of local businesses. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade held a validation workshop today to gather stakeholder input on the draft policy, bringing […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI— With a growing number of EmaSwati facing uncertainty over the land beneath their homes, residents are calling for Government to act swiftly on land disputes and reported homestead demolitions that continue to leave families worried about their future. The call was made during a civic and voter education session conducted by […]
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Three vulnerable beneficiaries receive clothes, blankets and winter essentials BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – For Thobile Shongwe, the biting Hlathikhulu winter has been more than just uncomfortable. Cold air finds its way into the house she calls home, while the absence of enough blankets has made freezing nights especially difficult. But this winter, a simple act […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– Government has set aside E65 million for the 2026/2027 Farm Input Support Programme as it intensifies efforts to boost grain production and strengthen Eswatini’s food security. Minister of Agriculture, Mandla Tshauka, announced the allocation on Monday, August 17, as he officially declared the commencement of the 2026/2027 grain ploughing and planting […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been urged to stop exporting its minerals in raw form and instead process them within the region to create sustainable jobs, build industries and retain more wealth in Southern Africa. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi said the region, with a combined Gross Domestic Product […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK— Emaswati have been urged to conduct thorough surveys and understand the environmental and weather-related hazards of an area before constructing their homes, as this can help reduce the risks associated with extreme weather events and disasters. Meteorologist Officer Ntabeni Simelane in the ongoing workshop said prospective homeowners should not only […]
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…EBC urges residents to register, participate in choosing new community leader BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Residents of St Paul’s under Manzini North Inkhundla are preparing to return to the polls to elect a new Bucopho, giving the community an opportunity to restore its representation and choose a leader who will champion its development priorities. The […]
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– Teacher warns parents are struggling to keep pace with emerging risky behaviours BY SIBUSISEKILE NDLANGAMANDLA MANZINI – Parents, teachers and health authorities are facing a worrying new challenge after revelations that some pupils are allegedly engaging in a dangerous practice involving the transfer of blood between individuals after drug use, potentially exposing themselves to HIV […]
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BY KING’S OFFICE CORRESPONDENTS DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – The SADC Organ Troika Summit reviewed critical regional security and political developments to present key recommendations to the main SADC Summit. Among the issues addressed were the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and noted the formal military and technical withdrawal of the […]
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BY KING’S OFFICE CORRESPONDENTS DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – HIS Majesty the King and the Kingdom’s role in the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has been praised by outgoing Chair Malawi. At the close of the SADC Organ Troika Summit held at the King Albert LuthuliDurban ICC yesterday, Malawi 2nd Vice President Enock Kanzingeni […]
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