A total of 89 beneficiaries of the TVET Support Programme have been awarded toolkits to support them as they establish and grow their entrepreneurial ventures. The awarding ceremony took place today at the Metropolitan Church in Manzini and was facilitated by the Eswatini National Youth Council. The toolkits are intended…
A celebration of the life of the late Minister of Home Affairs, Princess Lindiwe, held at Jesus Calls Worship Centre in Matsapha. Throngs of mourners have gathered at the sanctuary for a memorial service to honour and reflect on the life and legacy of Princess Lindiwe, who also served as…
Government has pledged to create a conducive business environment that will enable family-owned businesses in Eswatini to grow and develop into globally competitive brands. As part of these efforts, Government intends to strengthen citizen economic empowerment through appropriate laws and policies designed to create greater opportunities for locally owned enterprises.…
The Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) has refuted reports that its servers were hacked and that cybercriminals are demanding a ransom. RSTP clarified that its systems have instead been affected by contamination and dismissed claims that the incident involved hackers demanding payment. The organisation’s clarification comes amid concerns surrounding…
His Majesty King Mswati III has urged the international community to deliver on its climate finance commitments as Southern Africa grapples with the effects of one of the most severe El Niño-induced droughts. The King highlighted the growing impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, particularly in developing countries that…
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has officially launched the second edition of the Urban Forum during an event held at the Hilton Garden Inn. The launch was attended by Minister of Housing and Urban Development Apollo Maphalala and Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development Sikhumbuzo Dlamini, alongside key…
The Office of the Auditor General and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) have formalised their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fight against corruption in Eswatini. The agreement was signed today at Sibane Sami Hotel in Ezulwini and reinforces collaboration between…
Eswatini has strengthened its international diplomatic engagement following the signing of a declaration with the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta. The declaration provides a framework for cooperation in key areas including healthcare, humanitarian assistance, medical programmes, social protection and support for…
His Majesty King Mswati III has arrived at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, United States of America, to attend the official opening of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). His Majesty joins world leaders and representatives from United Nations member states gathered…
University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Vice Chancellor Professor Justice Thwala has called on government to consider introducing a meal allowance for students as part of efforts to address challenges affecting their welfare. Professor Thwala proposed that the allowance be paid directly to the university refectory to ensure that students have access…