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Nothando Hlophe to Record Historic Live Album at Mavuso Trade Centre on June 7

MBABANE, Eswatini (May 12, 2025) — Gospel artist Nothando Hlophe is set to host a landmark live recording event at the Mavuso Trade Centre on June 7, promising an evening of powerful worship and celebration. Dubbed “A New Dawn,” the concert marks what the singer describes as a historic moment in her career—and in Eswatini’s […]

Staff Reporter12 May 2025

Health

Hand Hygiene Day Commemoration Highlights Sharp Decline in Compliance

This morning, health officials and community members across Eswatini gathered to mark World Hand Hygiene Day under the theme “It Must Be Gloves, but It’s Still Hand Hygiene.” The event, hosted by Health Promotion Eswatini, underscored the critical importance of proper hand hygiene in preventing infections and safeguarding public health. Delivering the keynote address, Dr […]

Staff Reporter5 May 2025

Entertainment

Miss Eswatini’s Long-Awaited Car Set to Arrive This Week

MBABANE – The much-anticipated vehicle for the reigning Miss Eswatini, Temvelo Mtsetfwa, is expected to arrive in the kingdom this week, according to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC), Stanley Dlamini. In a recent interview, Dlamini confirmed that the new car—reportedly a stylish Jacco JT model—had […]

Staff Reporter9 April 2025

News

Eswatini Invites US Investment to Boost Energy Security

MBABANE – In his second speaking session, the Honourable Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, delivered a compelling presentation on Eswatini’s energy priorities, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to energy security and investment in local power generation. Prioritizing Energy Security The Minister underscored that Eswatini’s primary energy goal is to achieve energy security […]

Staff Reporter17 March 2025

News

Eswatini’s Gangsterism Suppression Act Sparks Human Rights Debate

MBABANE – The proposed Gangsterism Suppression Act has ignited a national debate, not only on its potential effectiveness but also on its implications for human rights, youth rehabilitation, and law enforcement practices in Eswatini. As concerns about rising gang-related crimes persist, lawmakers are pushing for stricter legal measures to curb criminal activities. However, legal experts, […]

Staff Reporter17 March 2025

Business

New Property Valuation Bill to Bring Order, Transparency

In a landmark move to regulate Eswatini’s real estate sector, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy has introduced a groundbreaking Property Valuation Bill 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to streamline property valuation practices, establish uniform standards, and boost investor confidence through enhanced transparency and professionalism. A Framework for Fair and Standardized Valuation For years, […]

Staff Reporter6 March 2025

News

Ministry Presses Ahead with ‘Government In Your Hand’ Initiative

Long queues and costly journeys to government offices could soon become a thing of the past, as the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) forges ahead with its ambitious ‘Government In Your Hand’ (GIYH) initiative. Designed to bring public services directly to citizens via smartphones and digital platforms, this initiative aims to accelerate the […]

Staff Reporter6 March 2025

News

Fuel Prices to Increase by 80 Cents, Effective Midnight

Motorists will wake up to higher fuel prices tomorrow (March 7) as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy has announced an 80-cent increase across all fuel products. The new prices take effect at midnight, raising concerns among consumers already grappling with the rising cost of living. New Fuel Price Structure Reasons for the Increase […]

Staff Reporter6 March 2025

Business

EswatiniBank and SEDCO Join Forces to Drive MSME Growth

EswatiniBank and the Small Enterprise Development Company (SEDCO) have signed a strategic partnership designed to bolster the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The signing ceremony, held at EswatiniBank’s headquarters, showcased a shared commitment to providing local entrepreneurs with the financial support and business development services they need to thrive. […]

Staff Reporter6 March 2025

Business

Nedbank Africa Regions Maintains Solid Performance, Restructures for Future Growth

Nedbank Africa Regions (NAR) has reported a robust performance for the financial year ended December 31, 2022, underscoring the bank’s ability to navigate challenging market conditions across the continent. NAR’s headline earnings reached E447 million, representing a 14% increase from the previous year. The results come as Nedbank Group overall posted an 8% rise in […]

Staff Reporter6 March 2025

News

954 USAID Employees Set to Lose Jobs, Says Prime Minister

Nearly one thousand employees under USAID-funded programs in Eswatini are facing job losses following a reduction in United States funding. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini revealed this figure during a session of the Ministry of Health’s portfolio committee yesterday, highlighting the far-reaching impact of the funding cuts on the country’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Government Analysis […]

Staff Reporter6 March 2025

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