MINISTER WARNS: TREAT GOOGLE WELL TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – The Minister of Information, Communications and Technology, Senator Savannah Maziya, has called for a thoughtful and strategic approach in engaging global technology giant Google, cautioning that maintaining positive relations is essential for attracting its investment and safeguarding critical digital services. Speaking during an ongoing workshop for Members of Parliament on […]

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MTN ACTING CEO JERRY SOKO EXPOSES “BOFACATA”SCAM ATTEMPTS

BY NELIWE NGUBANE SDVWASHINI – Acting CEO of MTN Eswatini, Jerry Soko, has revealed that he was targeted by scammers,locally known as Bofacata,not once, but three times, highlighting the growing sophistication of fraud in Eswatini. Speaking during the CEO’s Chat held at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Soko shared his personal experience to warn students […]

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CONTENT MONETISATION HOPES: PM BREAKS SILENCE ON GOOGLE MOU CONTROVERSY

…. PM Flags Irregularities and Lack of Cabinet Approval …. Expert review finds MoU ‘Carries No Weight’ …. Govt warns of risks and misinformation around deal BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has delivered a candid and forceful response in Parliament, raising serious concerns about the controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]

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GOVT ACTS TO SHIELD CHILDREN FROM HARMFUL SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT – MINISTER SAVANNAH

BY MBONGENI NDLELA LOBAMBA – Government is intensifying efforts to combat cyberbullying and harmful online content, as part of a broader strategy to protect citizens and promote responsible digital engagement. Speaking during the Senate Portfolio Committee on the Budget Debate for the Ministry of ICT, Minister Savannah Maziya disclosed that cyberbullying is a global challenge […]

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MBABANE SMART CITY FREE 5G PROJECT ADVANCES

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – The Municipal Council of Mbabane has announced that the city’s Smart City initiative is progressing well, with plans to introduce free 5G internet connectivity and expand surveillance infrastructure in the capital. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of […]

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ESCCOM DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAMME PRODUCES FIRST GRADUATES IN EZULWINI

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE EZULWINI – The first cohort of graduates from the National Digital Skills Programme was certified during a colourful ceremony held at Ezulwini Community Hall on March 4, 2026, marking a significant milestone in efforts to equip emaSwati with modern digital competencies. The programme, implemented by the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) in partnership […]

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WHY DO SCAMS CONTINUE TO SUCCEED DESPITE PUBLIC AWARENESS?

BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE MBABANE – Despite sustained public awareness campaigns and regular warnings from authorities, incidents of fraud continue to affect Emaswati across the country, raising important questions about how scams persist and what more can be done to prevent them. A recent case involving a 47-year-old man from Mafutseni highlights both the risks involved […]

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