Education
Education sector policy blamed for rise in teenage pregnancy
MBABANE – While the Swaziland Education and Training Sector Policy (EDSEC) has long been praised as a progressive step within Eswatini’s education sector,...
Head teachers resolve to close schools if…
MANZINI – Head teachers say once government funds are exhausted, they will close schools and surrender the keys to the regional education officers...
School with everything but pupils
BETHLEHEM – In an era where most public schools in Eswatini are buckling under the pressure of overcrowded classrooms and overstretched resources, Bethlehem...
Electricity hike: Schools billed as businesses
MBABANE – Across Eswatini, the first school period begins around 7:30am.Inside one of the schools around the Hhohho Region, squints at a chalkboard...
Education Ministry takes action against 39 head teachers
MBABANE – In a decisive move that signals a shift from rhetoric to action, the Ministry of Education and Training has taken action...
E200m ‘miss’ sparks Christian University MoU review call
MBABANE – In an interesting twist, the Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) is proposing an amendment of the memorandum of agreement (MoA) it...
Aspiring forensic pathologist shines at Evelyn Baring High
NHLANGANO – Phiwakwandze Simelane, a 16-year-old pupil at Evelyn Baring High School, has secured the first position countrywide. Simelane, who is enrolled in...
Form V results: Nearly 13 000 fail UNESWA entry
MBABANE – What is the whole purpose of attaining a high school education?The answer is definitely ‘for one to enter university’ and prepare...
Results released amid secondary education reforms
MBABANE - As the Form V examination results are released today, teachers and parents across the country expressed optimism about improved performance. Many...
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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...
