EBIS today officially launched its Back to School Campaign at SOS Children’s Village, marking the start of an initiative aimed at supporting education and improving learning conditions for vulnerable children. The launch was held in partnership with Tuppafrica and other stakeholders who have joined hands with EBIS to ensure that…
The Eswatini Standards Authority Board, led by Dumile Sibandze, has announced the appointment of new Council members. The newly appointed members are Themba Luyanda Khumalo from the Ministry of Agriculture and Mbongeni Simelane from the construction industry. The appointments were announced by the Minister for Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has contributed E270,000 to support Eswatini’s fire prevention and response initiatives, as the country prepares for the high-risk wildfire season. The funding is intended to enhance preparedness and response capacity, helping relevant stakeholders to better prevent, manage and respond to wildfires. This support forms…
The reopening of schools has been officially postponed to 27 January 2026, the Minister of Education, Owen Nxumalo, announced today. The Minister made the announcement during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Education’s offices, where he addressed members of the media on the revised school calendar. He said…
According to information gathered at the scene, the erosion had been worsening over time due to uncontrolled water flow from the road’s drainage system. Continuous runoff gradually weakened the soil around the homestead, eventually causing the ground beneath the house to give way. Residents said the collapse happened suddenly, leaving…
The Minister for Health, Mduduzi Matsebula, has appointed a nine-member Medicines Regulatory Board (MRB) mandated to oversee, regulate and ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of medical products in the country. The establishment of the board marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s health regulatory framework, particularly in the…
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has commissioned field officers to conduct a nationwide listing and mapping exercise as part of preparations for next year’s National Population and Housing Census. The commissioning ceremony was officiated by the Minister for Economic Planning and Development, Dr Tambo Gina, at the Happy Valley Hotel.…
The Motshane community has been left shaken following the gruesome murder of a woman in her 30s, allegedly at the hands of her husband earlier this morning. The tragic incident reportedly occurred while the couple’s children were inside the same house. According to preliminary reports, the suspect fled the scene…
Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), has extended government support to families affected by recent storms at Nkamanzi, under the Endzingeni Constituency in the Hhohho Region. The DPM handed over roofing materials to three homesteads whose houses were damaged during the storm.…
FNB Eswatini has taken proactive steps to safeguard the public against financial crime by capacitating employees from Fashion International and Sigma Textile on how to detect, prevent, and report financial fraud. With the festive season in full swing, the bank emphasized that scammers often intensify and diversify their tactics during…