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BY KWANELE TSABEDZE MBABANE– “Trust is our most valuable achievement.” These were the words of Tisitano Ambassador Lindani Mabuza when asked about how the marketplace application has become the first of its kind to have over 19 000 users in Eswatini. Mabuza first mentioned the achievement on the most recent edition of the Eswatini Diary […]
Continue ReadingBY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – “I feel like everyone in the country will be using an iPhone by year 2024 because we are moving with the times.” The above was articulated by one of the country’s leading technical engineer, Banele Bhembe. He was speaking in his capacity as a tech head during an online webinar […]
Continue ReadingBY PHUMELELE MKHONTA MBABANE – Already on the roll! This is the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) as it has already started consultations with stakeholders regarding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). The CBE is hosting these consultations barely two months after they revealed that they would be introducing digital currency in the country. According to […]
Continue ReadingBY PHUMELELE MKHONTA MBABANE – Everyone is privy to knowledge on cybersecurity! As part of the Cybersecurity Awareness Month this November, the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) is offering a free course to the public. Known at Introduction to Cybersecurity (Cyber Intro 101), the course will be offered from November 17, 2022 until […]
Continue ReadingBY PHUMELELE MKHONTA MBABANE– Bholoja is living up to his legendary status. Through his foundation BATEF (Bholoja Business, Agriculture, Arts, Technology and Educational Foundation), the Eswatini legendary afro-jazz artist is giving back to Eswatini through empowering the youth with skills. The ‘Zero to Hero’ artist, whose birth name is Mbongiseni Ngubane, revealed that the foundation, […]
Continue ReadingBY KWANELE TSABEDZE MBABANE – E3000 in cash and invaluable knowledge is up for grabs! For the first time ever, Eswatini Coding School is hosting a Literacy Day celebration event at the Prince of Wales on November 3, 2022. The event, which celebrates and promotes literacy, is powered by InstaCash. Speaking to Eswatini Positive News […]
Continue Reading… Scoop position 31 out of 165 countries BY PHUMELELE MKHONTA MBABANE– Young superstars! These are the eight emaSwati pupils who bagged two recognition awards at a Robotics Fair in Geneva, Switzerland. The youngsters bagged ‘Safety Award’ and ‘Best Presentation’, both of which are non-technical but secondary awards, however fundamental in the competition. The eight […]
Continue Reading… No surprise Elon Musk is monetising platform- Social Media Specialist BY PHUMELELE MKHONTA MBABANE– “We will work around being present and verified on social media.” These were Eswatini Government Spokesperson Alpheus Nxumalo’s sentiments on the reports that Twitter was contemplating on charging US$20 (E367) per month for being verified. Yesterday, reports that the Twitter […]
Continue Reading…. As ESCCOM launches Cyber Security Awareness … To host first ever National Cyber Security Indaba BY KWANELE TSABEDZE MBABANE – “Always install antivirus software, including on your phone.” This was advice given by Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mvilawemphi Dlamini today, when speaking at the launch of the 2022 Eswatini Cybersecurity […]
Continue Reading… Government, companies, celebrities and public figures face increased budgets BY PHUMELELE MKHONTA MBABANE– Government, companies, celebrities, public figures and other verified Twitter users might now have to pay for the badge. This is according to breaking reports, which have broken the internet today, saying the Twitter verified badge may soon cost US$20 (E367) per […]
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