Farming
Eswatini loses FMD merit status in EU markets
MBABANE – Eswatini has officially lost its long-standing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) merit status with European markets.This is due to the country’s proposed nationwide...
Broken border fence undermines government’s FMD vaccination drive
MBABANE – Government’s nationwide mass vaccination of cattle against FMD risks being undermined by the continued deterioration of the border fence separating Eswatini...
FMD: Minister to table mass vaccination request today
MANZINI - In a bid to control and end the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka will table a...
Farmers call for mass vaccination
MANZINI - Livestock farmers and butchery owners are calling upon government to roll out foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccinations across the country to stop...
Farmers demand cattle quarantine as FMD spreads
MBABANE – Anxiety is mounting among Mkhiweni farmers over the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, as they question why government neglects quarantining infected cattle.Residents...
Agriculture minister’s 10 cattle hit by FMD
MBABANE – At least 10 cattle belonging to the Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in his...
Festive meat shortage fears intensify
MBABANE – Imagine a meat-less Christmas.Consumers face a fragile festive season as braais could be limited due to the meat shortage imposed by...
Government injects E14m, minister urges increased maize output
MBABANE – The Minister for Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka, has urged farmers to intensify maize production as government accelerates its push towards food sovereignty...
Government Allots E40 Million for FMD Outbreak Response
MBABANE – Government has set aside a preliminary budget of E40 million to tackle the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).This was disclosed by...
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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...
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...
King extends army Commander Fakudze’s service
MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has extended the service of Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) Commander General Moses Mashikilisane Fakudze, allowing...
