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RSTP to unveil innovation hub at pavilion 5… Innovation hub to make debut… Coders eswatini builds digital skills… Government services go digital… AI and the future… BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Artificial intelligence, robotics and green digital solutions are set to take centre stage at the 2026 Eswatini International Trade Fair as the Royal Science […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI LOBAMBA – A total of 2 774 content creators have registered with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology as government moves to open opportunities for Emaswati participating in the growing digital content economy. Minister Savannah Maziya told the Senate, during the Portfolio Committee First Quarter Performance Report Debate that the Ministry […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MACETJENI – Eswatini’s digital transformation journey has reached another significant milestone following the official launch of the Macetjeni Innovation Hub (iHub), a facility set to empower rural communities through technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and digital skills development. The state-of-the-art facility was officially launched August 6, 2026, by the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, […]
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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE LOBAMBA – The Government has reported that the Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC) Infrastructure Rebuild Project is now 96 percent complete, bringing the country closer to a stronger and more reliable telecommunications network as efforts to modernise Eswatini’s digital infrastructure gather pace. The progress was revealed by the Minister of Information, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg has warned Emaswati not to fall victim to sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-generated investment scams that falsely portray him endorsing companies and promising lucrative financial returns. Rijkenberg said fraudsters are manipulating genuine videos from the Ministry of Finance’s Finance in Focus programme using AI technology to […]
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BY PHUMELELE GAMEDZE (INTERN) MBABANE – Broadband cables can be laid, digital platforms can be built and millions can be invested in technology, but without people embracing change, the digital revolution remains out of reach. This message took centre stage during the Ministry of ICT’s Change Agents training under the Eswatini Digital Project. Gathering representatives […]
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BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI – For many farmers in Eswatini, losing a single cow is not just a financial setback—it represents years of hard work, household security, and cultural value. It is within this reality that Eswatini has welcomed a new livestock tracking innovation designed by MTN Eswatini to help tackle stock theft and strengthen […]
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BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MATSAPHA – Innovation, creativity and problem-solving took centre stage as 19 groups and individual participants showcased their digital health solutions during the Digital Wellness Pitch Day held at the Royal Science and Technology Park in Matsapha. The event brought together young innovators from various institutions and backgrounds, all eager to demonstrate […]
Continue ReadingBY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – South Africa Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, says stronger collaboration between Eswatini and South Africa in science could unlock new innovation and create job opportunities for young people. He said friendly competition between students of the two countries would help motivate them to think creatively and […]
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BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), Savannah Maziya, has warned newly appointed Eswatini Post and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC) Managing Director (MD) Thulani Fakudze, not to abuse his new office powers and travel without necessity. Just before announcing the new MD on June 4, 2026 at the ICT Ministry Conference […]
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