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Eswatini Benchmarks with Kenya on Electric Mobility Policy
Staff Reporter · 12 November 2025
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Minister Appoints New Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) Board
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 […]
Staff Reporter · 15 October 2025
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Africa’s Youth Hold the Key to Agricultural Transformation — UN Resident Coordinator
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 […]
Staff Reporter · 16 August 2025
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Youth Revival Crusade & Gathering Kicks Off in Mbabane
Mbabane– A vibrant press briefing held this morning at the Mbabane Municipal Council Chambers officially launched the much-anticipated Youth Revival Crusade & Gathering, set to run from 7 to 9 August 2025 at the Prince of Wales Stadium. Organized by Schools Mission with support from the Mbabane Municipality, Eswatini Police Service and partner organizations, the […]
Staff Reporter · 5 August 2025
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Taiwan Technical Mission Powers Through Outages to Deliver Pig Farming Training in Hlohlo North
HLOHLO NORTH – The Taiwan Technical Mission demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment to agricultural development on June 17th, successfully conducting a comprehensive pig farming training session in Hlohlo North despite facing two unexpected power outages during the program. The training session, part of a nationwide series aimed at enhancing pig farming practices across Eswatini, drew […]
Staff Reporter · 24 June 2025
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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 Reporter · 20 June 2025
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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 Reporter · 20 June 2025
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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 Reporter · 18 June 2025
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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 Reporter · 18 June 2025
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Masthandane Buns Recipe: Soft, Sweet Township Bakes
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Staff Reporter · 18 June 2025
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Chicken Dust Recipe: Township Style Grill Favorite
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Staff Reporter · 18 June 2025
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ICJ Ruling Reignites Eswatini’s Hope for Land Restoration in South Africa
MBABANE – A recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning a border dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea has sparked renewed optimism in Eswatini over its own long-standing claims to land in South Africa. Eswatini is currently pursuing the reclamation of territories historically taken during colonial times. This effort is being led […]
Staff Reporter · 31 May 2025
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Eswatini Benchmarks with Kenya on Electric Mobility Policy
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 […]
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Minister Appoints New Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) Board
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 […]
