Category: News

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLENI— From storm-related disruption to a celebration of academic achievement and cultural pride, Herefords High School has demonstrated that adversity does not have to stand in the way of progress. Following that the school was greatly affected by the storm December last year and learners getting back to class later this year […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Senator Prince Qethuka Sgombeni has expressed strong disapproval of men performing kutsamba, arguing that the practice undermines traditional gender roles and reflects a growing erosion of Eswatini’s cultural values. Sgombeni, a staunch traditionalist, raised the concern while contributing to the debate on the Ministry of Education and Training’s First Quarter […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI- FNB Eswatini has applauded the Kingdom for demonstrating its capability to host an international sporting event of the calibre of the FNB Eswatini Challenge, saying the tournament is already creating a positive ripple effect across the country’s economy and tourism sector. FNB Eswatini Chief Marketing Officer Sibusile Dlamini made the remarks […]

10-week course tackles cybercrime, AI, human trafficking and modern policing challenges BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE – Communities across Eswatini are set to benefit from stronger police leadership after the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) equipped 22 first-line supervisors with advanced leadership and modern policing skills aimed at improving professionalism, accountability and service delivery at station level. […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI EZULWINI– Eswatini’s adult financial inclusion level has reached 87 per cent, reflecting significant progress in expanding access to formal financial services and bringing more people into the country’s financial system. Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) Governor Dr Phil Mnisi said the achievement was an encouraging sign as the country seeks to reimagine […]

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has explained his decision to continue living at his private residence in Matsapha instead of the official State House, saying the arrangement is saving Government from spending about E5 million on repairs to a building he believes is no longer economically viable. The Prime Minister made […]

…Inkhosikati LaNgangaza says healthcare must reach every Liswati BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE KWALUSENI– Eswatini is placing communities at the centre of its push towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with a renewed call for healthcare services, research and prevention programmes to reach people where they live, work and learn. The message took centre stage at the inaugural […]

BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE MBABANE– Four local textile and clothing businesses have received a major boost after sharing E550 000 worth of production equipment and interest-free financing under Government’s Production Incentive Scheme (PIS) 2.0. The support is aimed at helping the small businesses increase production, improve competitiveness and position themselves for further growth in Eswatini’s textile […]