Energy
EEC moves to expand Maguga Hydropower Station by 10MW
MBABANE - The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has taken a major step towards expanding the Maguga Hydropower Station by an additional 10 megawatts...
ESKOM collects E18 billion from EEC, others
MBABANE – In terms of cash, the South African Government has noted Eswatini Electricity Company’s (EEC) contribution to ESKOM. Reporting to Parliament on...
Observer status: Weight beyond halls of diplomacy
Eswatini’s recent acquisition of observer status at the UN Climate Change Forum was a turning point in the country’s global engagement. This development...
Reading the skies: SADC’s uncertain rains
Over 10 Southern African Development Community (SADC) States gathered in the kingdom last week to address the recurrent drought conditions that continue to...
Eswatini’s fields flourish as SADC falls behind
The Malabo Declaration, adopted in 2014, set out Africa’s agenda for agricultural transformation by 2025, committing member States to end hunger, halve poverty...
Eswatini, AU: Conflict rarely respects national borders
A regional workshop on strengthening early warning and governance monitoring mechanisms in southern Africa recently took place in the kingdom of Eswatini; bringing...
Are you a single parent? Try this
Being a single parent is never easy, yet it is also a role defined by resilience, love and purpose. Each decision, from setting...
The nitty gritty of King’s Troika appointment
His Majesty King Mswati III’s selection as SADC Troika Deputy Chair placed Eswatini in a seat that shapes regional security decisions and day-to-day...
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Mountain homes face demolition
MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
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....
RFM finance clerk charged for E133 754 fraud
MANZINI – A 50-year-old finance clerk employed by Raleigh Fitkin Memorial (RFM) Hospital has been charged with fraud after an internal audit uncovered...
Least to blame, first to suffer
At the recent United Nations General Assembly, King Mswati III reaffirmed Eswatini’s pledge to address climate change and to advance sustainable development goals....
ByNolwazi Bongwe9 October 2025