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SANCHEZIEY: ‘THEY’RE FINALLY HEARING US!’
“They’re finally hearing us!” That is the feeling behind Eswatini musician Sancheziey’s latest milestone as hi…
Rising energy costs threaten MSME competitiveness
Rising energy costs have emerged as a major concern for the competitiveness and sustainability of businesses i…
Businesses urged to focus on growth, productivity and competitiveness
Government has challenged Eswatini’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to move beyond survival and f…
Climate-smart agriculture key to expanding trade
Eswatini’s agriculture sector must embrace green production and high-value crops to meet changing market deman…
489 youth leaders to drive stronger grassroots youth voices
The Eswatini National Youth Council (ENYC) has launched a nationwide drive to strengthen youth representation …
DPM returns with King’s message of peace, prosperity to Zambia
Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla has returned from Zambia bearing a message of peace, stability and pros…
Motorists brace for higher fuel costs
… Petrol rises E1.30 as diesel climbs E1.35 Motorists and consumers in Eswatini will pay more for fuel… The po…
Eswatini opens energy sector to investors, but wants ownership, not contractors
Eswatini is opening its energy sector to investors and developers, but Prime Minister Russell Dlamini says the…
PM calls for ‘Africa First’ approach to energy ownership
Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s approach to energy development, …
UNDP challenges businesses to invest smarter
Reading Time: < 1 minute BUSINESSES must look beyond raising prices and instead identify inefficiencies, impro…
Another fuel hike tomorrow
Reading Time: 3 minutes MOTORISTS and households continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing geopolitical confli…
Ministry announces schools re-opening date
Reading Time: 2 minutes THE bell will ring again next Wednesday as schools are set to reopen for the third and…
GDP reaches E96.6bn as economy grows by 4.8%
MBABANE – Eswatini’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached E96.6 billion in 2025, with the economy recording re…
Eswatini Praise draws over 100 auditions in hours
MBABANE – The quest to finding Eswatini’s next premier Gospel voice has officially kicked off with an overwhel…
‘Bull’ swallow low-flying ‘Birds’!
(At Mavuso Sports Centre) M. Highlanders….(1)4 Thando 32nd, Ayanda 51st, Sandziso 73rd, Nkosivumile 90+2 M. Sw…
‘Buffs’ edge Nsingizini in 8Bet revenge
(At Mavuso Sports Centre) Y. Buffaloes…….(0)1 ‘Mpetha’ 85th N. Hotspurs…….(0)0 MANZINI – Young Buffaloes gai…
Eswatini, SA competition bodies sign deal
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Eswatini Competition Commission and South Africa’s Competition Commission hav…
Zimbabwe, Mozambique launch pipeline upgrade
NHAMATANDA, Mozambique – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has travelled to Mozambique to join President…
“PACK MAVUSO, BACK THE NATIONAL MEN’S TEAM” – ENNA PRESIDENT
BY LINDELWA MYENI MBABANE– Eswatini National Netball Association (ENNA) President Jabulile Thwala has urged Em…
EIPA pushes for responsible investors to empower locals
Reading Time: 2 minutes ESWATINI Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) says it is deliberately targeting inves…
3 US deportees spotted at Umhlanga main day
Reading Time: 3 minutes WHILE throngs of people from across the country and beyond gathered at Ludzidzini Roya…
Young innovator turns AI into tool for farmers
Reading Time: 2 minutes A 22-year-old local entrepreneur is using AI to tackle climate risks and finance chall…
$30 to see Christian Maz in New York
Eswatini poet and performer Christian Maz is taking his celebrated One Man Show across the Atlantic, with the……
Eswatini Mobile launches Siyabangena More ngeli Million
EmaSwati have a million reasons to get excited as Eswatini Mobile launches Siyabangena More ngeli Million, an …
RENAC AWARDS 22 LOYAL EMPLOYEES
The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) honoured 21 employees with long service awards and rec…
Princess Buhlebetive wows with Ruby Jubilee song
Reading Time: 2 minutes PRINCESS Buhlebetive brought a fresh sound to the Umhlanga Main Day on Monday with a n…
Financers urged to rethink MSME lending
Reading Time: 2 minutes GOVERNMENT has called on financial institutions to rethink how they finance micro, sma…
ESCCOM eyes jobs in 2 new radio licences
Reading Time: 3 minutes THE country’s broadcasting landscape is set for greater competition and diversity foll…
Ministry handles 297 services in a day
Reading Time: 2 minutes THE ministry of home affairs has handled 297 service activities at the Eswatini Intern…
Bed, pillows and booze in traffic circle land seven in court
MBABANE – Loud music, a bed, pillows and bottles of alcohol in the middle of a traffic circle landed seven fri…
Muzi brace sinks SA boss Ally’s rebranded Amawele
(At Mavuso Sports Centre) Sea Birds………..(0)2 Muzi 48th,79th Amawele………..(0)0 MANZINI -Manzini Sea Birds launch…
Getting ready for farming season
Healthy soil is the starting point for every successful harvest. In Eswatini, however, Soil Science and Plant…
Minister calls for connected MSME support
Manzini – Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo has called for a more integrated support sy…
Eswatini, Ghana explore petroleum cooperation
ACCRA – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has met with the management of the Ghana National Petroleum Corpo…
Govt holds seminar on citizen economic empowerment law
MBABANE: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade on Tuesday convened a stakeholder seminar on regulations…
ESWATINI, GHANA EYE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM PARTNERSHIP
BY MBONGENI NDLELA ACCRA, GHANA – Eswatini’s ambitions to strengthen its petroleum sector have received a pote…
UMHLANGA 2026 WAS A BLAST
BY NOXOLO DLAMINI LUDZIDZINI— Umhlanga 2026 was a blast and a celebration that will remain memorable for many …
PHAKELUMTHAKATHI LIGHTS UP MBABANE BUS RANK
BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE– The usually fast-paced Mbabane Bus Rank briefly turned into a place of smiles, laught…
Hichilema vows equal service
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to serve all citizens equally during his second term, saying …
SMEs URGED TO SEE CERTIFICATION AS GROWTH INVESTMENT
BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI- For a small business trying to survive and grow, every expense matters. But SM…