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MNWAP agricultural transformation gains momentum

MBABANE - The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) has reached a major milestone in the implementation of the Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation...

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Minister Tshawuka announces partial relaxation of livestock movement

MBABANE-The Ministry of Agriculture has partially relaxed livestock movement controls, following progress made in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) through...

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Inside Agriculture’s E2.02bn 2026/27 budget

MBABANE - Government has allocated E2.02 billion to the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2026/27 financial year.This underlines a renewed push to expand...

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FMD escalates to crisis level – minister

MBABANE - This is a crisis!Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka says the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has reached crisis level in the country, just...

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Concerns over uncontrolled grain imports

MBABANE – Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka has expressed concern that NMC is expected to protect Eswatini’s grain markets while lacking the authority...

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MNWAP to drive agro-processing growth

BIG BEND – EWADE has unveiled a comprehensive participation model outlining how farmers and private investors will jointly benefit from downstream agro-processing industries...

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Masta 900 ban: 30-day window before penalties

MBABANE  –  Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka has disclosed that the Masta 900 ban remains on track, with the announcement of the effective...

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Minister unpacks FAO strategy

MBABANE – The Minister for Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka, has shared the strategic initiatives the country will utilise to ensure long-term profitability and food...

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Minister intervenes as farmer threatens suicide

MATSAPHA – Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka had to intervene after a farmer threatened to commit suicide because of NAMBoard’s rejection of her...

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‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit

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Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates

MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....