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 […]
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 […]
Mbabane – The Minister of ICT, Hon. Savannah Maziya, delivered a powerful keynote address yesterday at the MTN Unique Contributors Ceremony, calling on citizens and stakeholders to adopt a culture of excellence while driving innovation, connectivity, and people-first solutions. Minister Maziya emphasized that this spirit of excellence is central to the Kingdom of Eswatini’s journey […]
Ezulwini, Eswatini — The prestigious FNB Eswatini Golf Challenge returns for its 4th edition with a grand launch hosted this morning at the newly designated venue, the Ezulwini Golf & Country Club, signaling a fresh chapter for one of the Kingdom’s most anticipated sporting events. Gracing the launch was the Honourable Minister of Sports, Culture […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
LOBAMBA – The Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC) has clarified the E3 billion difference between the final E5.2 billion cost and the initially quoted E2.2 billion for the country’s Strategic Oil Reserve project. Acting CEO of ENPC, Musa Shongwe, told Parliament that the initial E2.2 billion was an engineer’s cost estimate based on preliminary, “ready-for-tender” […]
