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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping Eswatini strengthen the prevention and early detection of chronic diseases, with digital health initiatives already supporting diabetic eye screening and patient follow-ups across the country. This was highlighted by Sicelo Ndlandla, Digital Health Associate at the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Eswatini, during the Taiwan-Eswatini […]
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Three tools to examine gender impact, policy implementation and budgeting Stakeholders challenged to turn evidence into better decisions The Gambia shares practical approach with Eswatini and Smart Africa BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Digital transformation may open doors to education, employment, financial services and government programmes, but according to The Gambia’s Unit Manager for Data, […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – Standard Bank Eswatini is preparing to bring back its Instant Money service as the bank moves towards shutting down the Unayo digital platform at the end of the year. The development is likely to attract the attention of thousands of customers who have used the two services to send […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE – Young Emaswati have been challenged to stop seeing artificial intelligence as something happening somewhere else in the world and start using it to unlock opportunities beyond the country’s borders. Likusasa Letfu founder Yael Uzan Tidhar says the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents young people in Eswatini with an […]
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By NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – The Eswatini Data Protection Authority (EDPA) today joins data protection authorities and stakeholders across Africa in commemorating the inaugural Africa Data Protection Day, observed on 21 September 2026 under the theme, “Protecting Data, Building Trust, Powering Africa’s Digital Future.” The continental observance seeks to highlight the importance of protecting personal […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini and India have identified significant potential to deepen cooperation in information and communication technology (ICT), with a focus on digital public infrastructure, digital payments, data exchange and digital healthcare. This was disclosed during a ceremony where the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (MICT) celebrated learners who excelled during […]
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By Sibusisekile Ndlangamandla MANZINI – Jenny Internet has strengthened its commitment to supporting digital connectivity and business growth in Eswatini through a E570 000 sponsorship for free Wi-Fi at the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026. The partnership marks the third consecutive year that Jenny Internet has returned as the official Wi-Fi sponsor of the Trade […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – Eswatini’s commitment to empowering girls in STEM is now paying off as young Liswati student Tiyandza Melokuhle Ndlovu has left the country to sharpen her space science skills in India under the groundbreaking Mission ShakthiSat programme. The Form 5 student at St Theresa High School is representing Eswatini in the […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – Minister of Information, Communications and Technology Savannah Maziya says the National Data Governance Policy is expected to be completed before the end of the year, as government moves to strengthen the protection and management of national data. Maziya made the commitment during the Senate Portfolio Committee First Quarter Performance Report […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – The future of healthcare in East, Central and Southern Africa is set to take a major step forward following a strategic partnership that will harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen health systems, drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes across the region. The East, Central and Southern Africa […]
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