Staff Reporter

Commerce Ministry Reports Strong Growth Across Key Sectors

MEBARANE — The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Trade has released its annual report for the 2024/25 fiscal year, indicating robust expansion across multiple sectors. Presenting the report at a press briefing, Minister for Commerce, Industry, and Trade, Mnangko Kumota highlighted a surge in new business registrations, strengthened trade partnerships, and notable progress in e-commerce. […]

Staff Reporter24 February 2025

News

Govt to Roll Out Major Land, Energy Reforms in 2025/26

MBABANE — The government is set to introduce wide-ranging reforms across the land, mining, energy, and water sectors in the 2025/26 financial year, a move aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving service delivery. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy’s latest annual report, these reforms will feature new legislative frameworks, the adoption […]

Business

ENPF Charts New Course Amid Investment Income Dip

MBABANE – While the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) recently reported an over 80% decline in investment income for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, fund administrators insist this short-term drop is paving the way for a more resilient and diversified investment strategy. The ENPF’s leadership maintains that, despite the disappointing figures, the fund is […]

Staff Reporter24 February 2025

Entertainment

Mnqobi Joins Forces with South African Celebrity Chef Tee for a One-of-a-Kind Culinary Experience

MBABANE – Renowned fashion icon, entrepreneur, and master of ceremonies Mnqobi Tsabedze is set to take the dining scene by storm, teaming up with South African celebrity Chef Tee for a new venture that blends haute cuisine with high-end fashion and entertainment. The collaboration, titled “Indulge in Tantalizing Chows with Mnqobi by Chef Tee,” promises […]

Staff Reporter24 February 2025

Health

Ministry of Health and WHO Engage Senate in Pivotal Health Sector Update

In a significant development for the nation’s health governance, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), held a fruitful meeting today with the Parliament Health Portfolio Committee (Senate) at the UN Building. The session provided an opportunity for the ministry to update senators on several pressing health matters and to […]

Staff Reporter24 February 2025

News

Strengthening Eswatini’s Cyber Defences: A Collaborative Initiative

In a bold move to fortify the nation’s digital infrastructure, the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) and the Ministry of ICT, Department of Communications, have joined forces to develop critical guidelines for addressing computer crime and cybercrime. The initiative, launched during a three-day session, marks a significant step towards bolstering cybersecurity measures in Eswatini. A Multi-Agency […]

Staff Reporter24 February 2025

Business

Shoprite’s Fifth Store in Shiselweni Region Boosts Local Job Market, Draws Ministerial Praise

HLATIKHULU – In a move hailed as a significant contribution to reducing unemployment, the retail giant Shoprite has opened its fifth store in the Shiselweni region. During the official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Hlatikhulu, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade Manqoba Khumalo applauded the company for its active role in job creation and economic development across […]