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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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BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWINI – University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Vice Chancellor Professor Justice M. Thwala has cautioned organisations against embracing artificial intelligence (AI) without first investing in staff training and strong governance systems, warning that failure to do so could lead to poor decision-making, legal risks, and loss of public trust. Speaking during the signing […]
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BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MBABANE — Eswatini’s push toward a citizen centred digital government has come under scrutiny after a new ICT assessment revealed uneven readiness across ministries, disconnected systems, and capacity gaps that could slow national digital transformation. The findings were presented at Mountain View Hotel on 21 May 2026 during a briefing on the […]
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BY TENGETILE MWALI (INTERN) MBABANE- Water management is entering a new era as Joint River Basin Authority- Project Board JRBA-PB introduces an innovative digital system called SIRH, designed to transform the way water resources are monitored and managed. The move marks a major step forward in improving efficiency, fairness, and sustainability in water governance. The […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI – A 25-year-old woman from Mbadlane has been fined E9 000 or two years’ imprisonment after being convicted under Eswatini’s Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act, in a case that highlights the growing enforcement of digital laws in the country. Tengetile Msane appeared before the Manzini Magistrate’s Court on 10 April, where […]
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BY NELILE NXUMALO (INTERN) MBABANE – In a move set to unlock new opportunities for emaSwati, the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCOM) has launched a nationwide Information and Communication Technology skills audit aimed at identifying talent needs, creating employment pathways, and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The initiative, announced through a Request for Proposals , seeks […]
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