Public transport operators along the Manzini-Mbabane corridor have raised concerns over new, stricter operating measures that prohibit kombis from ranking at unofficial bus stops. The operators say the measures have affected the way they conduct their daily operations along one of the country’s busiest public transport routes. Under the new…
Consumers will have to dig slightly deeper into their pockets as the price of bread is set to increase by 60 cents, effective 1 October 2026. The adjustment will see consumers paying an additional 60 cents on the current price of bread when the new pricing takes effect at the…
Likusasa Letfu Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has donated support valued at E20 000 to the University of Eswatini’s (UNESWA) No Hungry Student Project, an initiative aimed at assisting students facing food insecurity. The donation includes food supplies and a refrigerator to support the project’s efforts to ensure that students…
The International Week of Deaf People 2026 has officially been launched in Eswatini under the theme “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.” The launch, held at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (DPMO) Conference Room, marked the beginning of a series of activities scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 September…
Government is mourning the passing of Minister of Home Affairs Princess Lindiwe, who died following a short illness. Princess Lindiwe has been remembered as a dedicated public servant who discharged her responsibilities with dignity, devotion and a strong sense of duty. Government has expressed its condolences to the Royal Family,…
The Ministry of Agriculture has received 50,000 doses of rabies vaccines for dogs from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), as Eswatini strengthens efforts to eliminate the disease. The vaccines were handed over by Dr Tenzin Tenzin at Sibane Sami Hotel during the second day of a two-day national…
Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini is attending the second Tourism Nkwe Conference, a high-level gathering aimed at reviewing the performance of Eswatini’s tourism sector and exploring opportunities to unlock its full potential. The conference, held at the Hilton Garden Inn, brings together key stakeholders from across the tourism industry to…
The MTN Premier League has officially been launched, setting the stage for another exciting season of top-flight football in Eswatini, with E7.5 million at stake. The launch took place at MTN Headquarters in Ezulwini, bringing together representatives from MTN and the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) ahead of the start…
His Majesty King Mswati III has called on Eswatini’s education sector to play a central role in advancing the country’s aspiration of becoming a First World nation. His Majesty made the remarks while speaking at Ngwane Teachers Training College, where he highlighted the importance of education in shaping the country’s…
Eswatini recorded a merchandise trade surplus of E194 million in August, as the value of goods exported during the month exceeded the country’s imports. The positive trade balance indicates that Eswatini earned more from merchandise exports than it spent on imported goods during the reporting period. The latest figures provide…