ESWATINI SECURES E1 BILLION DIGITAL FUNDING

BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini has secured approval for more than E1.06 billion in World Bank financing for its Digital Eswatini Project, while Government is already utilising an additional E32.7 million preparation grant to lay the groundwork for implementation. Using the current exchange rate of about E16.37 to US$1, the total investment of US$67 […]

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ICT PARASTATALS SET FOR NEW ERA AS CEO APPOINTMENTS NEAR COMPLETION

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – Government has moved a step closer to strengthening leadership within key information and communications technology (ICT) institutions, with the appointment of permanent chief executive officers (CEOs) for several parastatals now nearing completion. The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology revealed this during an appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), […]

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ESWATINI DRIVES STEM REVOLUTION FOR A DIGITAL FUTURE

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE KWALUSENI – Eswatini is accelerating its journey towards a technology-driven future, with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) emerging as a powerful force behind innovation, economic growth and digital transformation. The country’s ambitious vision took centre stage during the launch of the second edition of National Science Month at the University of […]

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SOUTH AFRICA’S MINISTER BLADE NZIMANDE IMPRESSED BY KWAMAGOGO MONUMENT

– Historic site reflects Eswatini’s role in the struggle against apartheid BY MBONO MDLULI MANZINI – South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, , has expressed admiration for Eswatini’s decision to preserve the historic KwaMagogo residence in Trelawney Park, Manzini, as a national monument commemorating the Kingdom’s contribution to the fight against apartheid in […]

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ESCCOM PUSHES DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND SAFE MONETISATION AS ESWATINI BUILDS CREATOR ECONOMY

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI – Eswatini is strengthening its position in the emerging global creator economy, with regulators placing renewed emphasis on digital governance, safety, and sustainable monetisation as more emaSwati turn to online platforms for income generation. This was highlighted during the TikTok Content Monetization Workshop held at the ERS Editorium in Ezulwini on […]

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ICT MINISTRY LAUNCHES NATIONAL CONTENT CREATOR REGISTER TO ACCELERATE ESWATINI’S DIGITAL ECONOMY

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – In a major step toward strengthening Eswatini’s digital transformation agenda, the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) has officially launched the National Content Creators Register, a strategic initiative aimed at formalising, supporting and empowering the country’s growing creative sector. The initiative forms part of a broader national vision to […]

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