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Agro-technology and innovation key to youth employment-Tshawuka

EZULWINI – Agriculture must be repositioned as a viable business through technology to fight rising youth unemployment, Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka has...

Some of the delegations from other countries following the proceedings of the day three of the summit. (Pics:Mnelisi Dlamini)
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Lesotho urges US$1bn seed plan must reach small farmers

EZULWINI – A proposed $1 billion seed initiative must directly benefit smallholder farmers to be considered a success, Lesotho’s delegation has warned. Speaking...

Ghana Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Vice Chair of the STC John Dumelo making his address. (Pics: Mnelisi Dlamini)
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Seed security demands urgent continental action -Ghana Agriculture minister

EZULWINI - African nations must prioritize seed sovereignty and build resilient agricultural systems to overcome severe climate and geopolitical pressures, Ghana's Deputy Minister...

Some of the delegates touring one of the stalls.
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Delegates tour seed and value-addition exhibits at au seed summit in Ezulwini

EZULWINI — Delegates attending the African Union Inaugural Seed Investment Summit currently underway at the Ezulwini Palazzo Convention Centre were taken on an...

Principal Secretary Sydney Simelane (C).
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Climate-ready seeds key to food security – PS Simelane

EZULWINI – Africa needs climate-resilient seed varieties to protect food production from changing weather and reduce dependence on food imports, Principal Secretary Sydney...

at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre
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Delegates arrive at Ezulwini Palazzo for landmark AU seed summit

EZULWINI — International delegates, agricultural experts and continental ministers have started arriving at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre for the landmark African...

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Senate President honoured with Global-South-EU leadership award

BRUSSELS - Senate President Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini has received the Global-South-EU Women in Institutional Leadership Award 2026 at the EuropeAfricaInvestment Forum in Brussels....

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu receiving the credentials of the newly appointed FAO Representative to Eswatini Rosanne Marchesich. (Courtesy pic: Eswatini Government)
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Eswatini welcomes first resident FAO representative

MBABANE - Eswatini’s drive toward long-term food security and climate resilience reached a historic milestone as the Kingdom officially welcomed its first locally...

The Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka with the ministry Principal Secretary Sydney Simelane during the press conference.
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Near 1 000 delegates register for AU Seed Summit

MBABANE - Over 900 delegates have registered for Eswatini’s upcoming regional African Union Seed Summit, approaching the target of 1500 participants despite early...

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New bus fares to take effect next week

MANZINI – Commuters will start paying higher bus fares next week after transport operators begin displaying notices announcing the revised tariffs. The new...

Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close

LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...

President hosts Team Eswatini to dinner in Dakar

DAKAR – Team Eswatini athletes received words of encouragement from the country's Olympic leadership during a special dinner hosted by the EOCGA President ...

Another cup final for MaMkhize’s Eswatini team

(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Highlanders AM.....(0)0 Ubombo Sugar........(0)0  Highlanders won 5-3 on penalties) MBABANE - Mbabane Highlanders AM reached the PLE Charity Cup...

FNB offers more incentives to attract new customers

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has introduced a campaign offering qualifying customers repayment holidays, cash-back incentives and additional family protection benefits. This comes as...