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Eswatini Parliament Embraces Digital Future with AI Training and New Media Plans

Mbabane, Eswatini — Members of the Eswatini Parliament have kicked off the second leg of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Training Programme, marking a significant stride in modernizing the country’s legislative functions. The initiative was bolstered by an announcement from the Minister for ICT, Honourable Savannah Maziya, who revealed that Parliament, in collaboration with the […]

Staff Reporter20 June 2025

Politics

PUDEMO Ramps Up Global Advocacy with UK Parliament Engagement

Cape Town, South Africa – The People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO), Eswatini’s leading pro-democracy movement, has intensified its international outreach with a strategic meeting between its Treasurer General, Comrade Velaphi Mamba, and UK Labour Party Member of Parliament Kim Johnson. The meeting, held in Cape Town, marks a significant step in PUDEMO’s efforts to internationalize […]

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Building Resilience at Home: Communities at the Heart of Eswatini’s Climate Strategy

While policy shifts dominated the daytime agenda at the 2025 CIC Stakeholder Forum, the evening conversation over dinner spotlighted the people behind the infrastructure: the families, communities, and small businesses that climate resilience must ultimately protect. “Let us not only climate‑proof buildings, but let us also climate‑proof people’s lives,”— urged Henrik Franklin, UNDP’s Resident Representative. […]

Staff Reporter20 June 2025

Business

Big Changes for Small Communities: MTN Eswatini’s Y’ello Care Initiative Transforms Access to Luhlanyeni Primary School

Sthobelweni, Eswatini — Under the banner of this year’s inspiring theme “Connecting at the Roots,” MTN Eswatini’s 2024 Y’ello Care campaign continues to deliver tangible impact—this time, with a powerful transformation in Sthobelweni. In a joint effort with the Ministry of Public Works & Transport, the CEO’s Office Y’ello Care Team led an infrastructural intervention […]

Staff Reporter20 June 2025

Business

From Policy to Practice: Industry Voices Groundbreak Climate‑Ready Construction Standards

At the 2025 CIC Stakeholder Forum, held on June 19th and streamed live from Esibayeni Lodge, industry leaders emphasized a new urgency: turning policy into practice for climate‑resilient construction across Eswatini. The forum’s central theme, “Adapting to Climate‑Resilient Construction Practices in the Built Environment,” took on renewed relevance as speakers called for immediate steps toward […]

Staff Reporter20 June 2025

News

CIC Convenes 2nd Annual Stakeholder Forum to Climate‑Proof Eswatini’s Built Environment

Yesterday, June 19, 2025, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) brought together over 200 industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers at Esibayeni Lodge in Matsapha for its second annual Stakeholder Forum. Streaming live across the region, the meeting centered on the theme “Adapting to Climate‑Resilient Construction Practices in the Built Environment.” CIC CEO Maqhawe Mnisi emphasized the […]

Staff Reporter20 June 2025

Business

Letshego Granted Provisional License to Launch Digital Bank in Eswatini

Mbabane, Eswatini – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) has officially announced the issuance of a provisional banking license to Letshego Eswatini Bank in-organisation (LEB), marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Eswatini’s digital financial landscape. Currently operating as Letshego Financial Services Eswatini, the institution has been greenlit to transition into a fully operational […]

Staff Reporter19 June 2025

News

Eswatini Vows to Cut High Data Costs for Inclusive Digital Growth

Vienna, Austria – Eswatini’s Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing data costs and ensuring universal digital access, especially for underserved communities. Speaking during a panel discussion at the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2025 under the theme “Digital Acceleration for Growth and Inclusion,” Rijkenberg emphasized that despite some reductions, the […]

Staff Reporter18 June 2025

News

Powering Up Africa’s Energy Future: Prince Lonkhokhela Advocates for Collaboration and Transparency at Africa Energy Forum

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Eswatini’s Honourable Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, has called for deeper collaboration between public and private stakeholders and enhanced project transparency to accelerate energy development across Africa. Speaking at the 27th Africa Energy Forum (AEF), held from June 17–20, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention […]

Staff Reporter18 June 2025

Business

Minister Rijkenberg Unpacks Loan Bills Passed in Parliament: What They Mean for Eswatini’s Economic Future

Catch the Minister of Finance, Hon. Neal Rijkenberg, as he breaks down the recently tabled and passed loan bills in Parliament. In this in-depth update, the Minister explains what these financial decisions mean for Eswatini’s economy—covering their purpose, long-term impact, and how they align with national development goals. Stay informed on how your government is […]

Staff Reporter18 June 2025

Business

EswatiniBank’s ShareSha Wallet Surpasses E135 Million in Transactions

Manzini, Eswatini – EswatiniBank’s ShareSha digital wallet has emerged as a leading force in financial inclusion, facilitating over E135 million in transaction volumes since its launch. The innovative mobile wallet, introduced to drive seamless financial services across the country, is gaining strong traction, especially in underserved areas. According to EswatiniBank Managing Director Nozizwe Mulela, the […]

Staff Reporter18 June 2025

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