Category: Tech News

By Mfanufikile Khathwane EZULWINI – Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Savannah Maziya, has challenged Eswatini’s media to fiercely safeguard its independence while urgently embracing technological change, warning that survival in the digital era will depend on innovation, discipline, and ethical journalism. The Minister made the remarks during the National Media Awards held on Monday, […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has urged members of the public to exercise heightened caution against facata and other forms of financial crime during the festive season, warning that criminal schemes are becoming more advanced and increasingly difficult to detect. The warning was issued by Assistant Commissioner Nicholas Jele, […]

BY DENIS CHARNLEY MBABANE – In yet another show of growth and digital strength, the official website of Eswatini Positive News — www.eswatinipositivenews.online — has achieved an astounding 2.2 million hits in just two months, solidifying its place as one of the most visited news platforms in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The latest analytics report, drawn […]

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – That WhatsApp photo or video you thought would disappear forever might not be gone after all. As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has issued a strong warning to the public about the hidden privacy and security risks associated with WhatsApp’s “View Once” feature and the […]

NEW YORK, USA – The agreement signed between the Ministry of Information Communications and Technology and Canadian based space company, Stardust would see the Kingdom of Eswatini exploring the creation of Space Agency to be housed under the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP). This is detailed in the Declaration of Intent signed on Friday […]

BY DENIS CHARNLEY MBABANE – In just one month, Eswatini Positive News (EPN) has set the digital stage ablaze with unprecedented growth, 12 million views in 28 days! This remarkable achievement is not just a number; it is proof that positivity sells, hope inspires, and stories of progress unite people. At a time when the […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – The Ministry of ICT, in partnership with the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, will soon introduce a detailed strategy to protect children online. The plan aims to safeguard children in the country from cyberbullying, abuse, and exposure to harmful online content. Dlamini said the decision follows incidents in schools and social […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE – Eswatini Communication Commission (ESCCOM), in partnership with the Ministry of ICT, launched a two-day technical training today at Hilton Garden Inn to strengthen Eswatini’s cybersecurity capabilities. The training is part of the national initiative to develop the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Action Plan and Training Program. Funded by […]