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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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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini has been hailed for stepping up to shoulder key responsibilities within the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation ahead of formally assuming the Organ’s chairship. The recognition came from Malawi Second Vice-President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana during the closing remarks of the SADC Organ Troika Summit held in […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has expressed confidence in working closely with His Majesty King Mswati III as he prepares to assume the Chairpersonship of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi said the regional bloc looks forward to working with […]
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BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MBABANE – A simple braid became a powerful lesson in confidence, independence and hope when young girls at UWC Waterford Kamhlaba took part in an empowering vocational skills session on Friday, 14 August 2026. Led by Buhle Bakho Tandla Tetfu Empowerment founder Nombuso Dlamini, the hands-on session formed part of the Brave […]
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BY EPN REPORTER MHLAMBANYATSI – Motorists travelling along the Zondwako/Mhlambanyatsi public road have been urged to immediately seek alternative routes following the collapse of the Great Usuthu River Bridge at Mahhashini. The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) issued an urgent public warning on Sunday, advising motorists and members of the public not to attempt crossing the […]
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