
Eswatini Standards Authority to Host Standards Seminar 2026 Focused on Unlocking Export Markets
Staff Reporter · 30 March 2026
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Staff Reporter · 30 March 2026
Standard Bank Eswatini has reaffirmed its official sponsorship of the Eswatini Investment Conference (EIC) 2026 with a financial commitment of E500,000, signalling the bank’s continued confidence in the Kingdom’s economic potential and its role in facilitating strategic investment. The announcement builds on the success of the inaugural EIC 2025, which was widely praised for creating […]
Staff Reporter · 30 March 2026

MBABANE, ESWATINI – Barely months after launching, Thumo has emerged as one of Eswatini’s most visible new digital platforms, positioning itself as a multi-sided delivery marketplace linking customers, restaurants, and independent drivers. With ambitions of evolving into a broader “super app” spanning food, groceries, rides, and other services, the platform is gaining early traction — […]

The Eswatini Standards Authority (Eswasa) has invited businesses, industry players, and policymakers to its Standards Seminar 2026, themed “Unlocking Export Markets for Local Business through Standards and Quality Compliance.” The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, 01 April 2026, from 07:00 to 10:00, and will be streamed live on Eswasa’s official Facebook page. The power-packed half-day […]

Staff Reporter · 20 February 2026

Standard Bank Eswatini has reaffirmed its official sponsorship of the Eswatini Investment Conference (EIC) 2026 with a financial commitment of E500,000, signalling the bank’s continued confidence in the Kingdom’s economic potential and its role in facilitating strategic investment. The announcement builds on the success of the inaugural EIC 2025, which was widely praised for creating […]

MBABANE, ESWATINI – Barely months after launching, Thumo has emerged as one of Eswatini’s most visible new digital platforms, positioning itself as a multi-sided delivery marketplace linking customers, restaurants, and independent drivers. With ambitions of evolving into a broader “super app” spanning food, groceries, rides, and other services, the platform is gaining early traction — […]

Nairobi, Kenya — A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini, led by Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Ms. Lindiwe Mbingo, undertook a benchmarking study tour to Kenya from 10–11 November 2025 to explore the country’s progress and innovation in electric mobility (e-mobility). The visit aimed to draw lessons from […]

Mbabane — In a continued effort to improve child health and nutrition in Eswatini, World Vision Eswatini (WVE) has handed over 48,000 tablets of Vitamin A and 24,000 tablets of Albendazole (400mg) to the Ministry of Health. The donation, valued at approximately E55,500, supports the government’s initiatives to combat malnutrition and promote healthy growth among […]

Gospel sensation Nothando Hlophe has achieved a major milestone: her video on YouTube has crossed the 2 million-view mark, confirming her return to the spotlight in emphatic fashion. Hlophe’s journey in music is steeped in faith and purpose. Born on 4 November 1989 in Eswatini, she began singing in Sunday school before joining the worship […]

Mbabane, Eswatini – The Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, has officially appointed a new Board of Directors for the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM), ushering in a new era of leadership for the country’s communications and technology regulator. The appointment ceremony, held in Mbabane, marks a significant milestone in the ministry’s […]

Manzini, Eswatini — The countdown is on! Worshippers across Eswatini are gearing up for one of the year’s most anticipated gospel gatherings — The Mount Zion Experience: All White, All Night, taking place on October 24, 2025, at the Manzini Metropolitan Evangelical Church. Hosted by Destiny Events, this powerful all-night encounter promises an atmosphere filled […]

Sidvokodvo, Eswatini – December 6, 2025 Gospel music enthusiasts are in for a powerful night of worship and praise as Bongekile Nxumalo hosts her much-anticipated live recording event titled “In Spirit & In Truth” at the TLC Events Centre in Sidvokodvo. Presented by Kingdom Live, the concert marks the recording of Bongekile’s debut live album, […]

Mbabane is set to come alive this weekend as the Good Vibes Only Jam Sessions return with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure vibes. Taking place on Sunday, 24th August at IF’s Lounge, Mbabane, the event promises to deliver a thrilling fusion of live performances and DJ sets — all under one roof. […]

Mbabane – Africa’s youthful population represents the continent’s greatest asset and a potential driver of agricultural innovation and transformation, according to UN Resident Coordinator George Wachira. Speaking at the Agriculture Business and Investment Forum, Wachira emphasized that unlocking this potential requires strategic investments and policy support across multiple fronts. Youth as Catalysts of Change With […]

Mbabane – The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, has welcomed a delegation from Viettel Global Company, a leading Vietnamese multinational with investments across Africa and beyond. The team, led by Mr. Tran Van Tra, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister to discuss potential avenues for collaboration and investment in the […]