Category: Tech News

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – In a significant move to address the digital divide in Eswatini, Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology, Savannah Maziya, has launched the Youth Digital Skills Training Program. This initiative aims to equip young people with essential digital skills necessary for thriving in today’s digital economy. Key Highlights Collaboration: The program […]

By Phesheya Ian Kunene EZULWINI – If the future had a dress code, it would be smart, seamless and digital. That was the vibe that electrified the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) Auditorium on Wednesday morning as two of the Kingdom’s boldest tech moves yet, the TaxPal and Government In Your Hands apps, made their glittering […]

…IRDM College partners with Digital Africa to equip youth with tech skills By Phesheya Ian Kunene MBABANE – If you’re young, unemployed, and digitally curious, this could be your golden ticket. A brand-new training opportunity in Eswatini is opening doors for youth aged 18 to 35, offering them the chance to break into the booming […]

By Phesheya Ian Kunene MBABANE – The organisers of the upcoming Eswatini AI & Digital Transformation Summit 2025 have announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Innovators Association of Eswatini to accelerate support for local tech startups.  As part of this initiative, 20% of the Summit’s proceeds will be allocated to establish a dedicated Startup Support […]

BY PHESHEYA IAN KUNENE MBABANE – From real-time surveillance to smarter roads and climate warnings, the face of the capital is changing, and fast.The Kingdom of Eswatini on Thursday morning officially launched the Government 5G Network and Mbabane Smart City Project, ushering in a bold new era of digital transformation. The high-level event, held at […]

By Francis Mhazo MBABANE – In a historic milestone, Eswatini Positive News (EPN) has shattered records, reaching 4.6 million views in just 28 days—a remarkable 54.9% growth from the previous period. This achievement further cements EPN’s status as Eswatini’s leading digital media platform, offering unparalleled visibility for businesses, stakeholders, and advertisers. Adding to this triumph, […]

BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – The costs of communication in Eswatini are not much expensive, when compared to other countries in the SADC region. This is a view expressed by Business Eswatini (BE) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) E. Nathi Dlamini on March 12, 2025 during the panel discussion held to look at the communication costs in […]

BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI –  Minister of Information , Communications and Technology (ICT) Savannah Maziya has addressed the National Communications Forum on the Importance of Innovation and Consumer Protection Speaking during the opening of the forum on March 11, 2025 at Happy Valley Hotel in Ezulwini, has stressed the importance of innovation and consumer protection in […]