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Umbane reels in success with innovative fish farming project

What began as an ambitious diversification effort has rapidly evolved into a thriving aquaculture success story for Umbane Limited, a sugar cane producer...

NAMBoard takes farmer roadshows to Shiselweni

The National Agricultur­al Marketing Board (NAM­Board) is pressing ahead with its annual farmer roadshows, with the next engagement set for the Shiselweni Region...

Stray livestock spark road safety crisis

The winter season will soon be tightening its grip and we see daylight hours short­ened, motorists will be increasingly driving in low-visibility conditions...

Hhohho farmers flock to NAMBoard’s 1st roadshow

The National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) launched its 2026 Regional Farmer Roadshows with the first engagement held at Motshane RDA last Thursday (March...

Post-harvest losses can be reduced below 5%

White maize (Zea mays L.) is a strategic staple crop in Eswatini and across Southern Africa. As the crop approaches harvest, it becomes...

Preparation for harvesting maize: Practical guide for farmers

Maize is one of the most important staple and commercial crops in Eswatini. However, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Research Officer Bongani Mvubu...

Taiwan, Eswatini aquaculture cooperation delivers

After four years of collaboration (2022–2025), Taiwan and Eswatini have achieved remarkable outcomes under Phase I of the aquaculture development programme, laying a...

Where healthy plants, good food meet

Carter’s Garden Centre is the go-to destination for plant lovers, offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants, gardening essentials and expert...

Farmers capacitated with strawberry cultivation training

To support farmers in improving strawberry cultivation management and responding to the increasing challenges posed by climate variability, the Taiwan Technical Mission’s Emerging...

Taiwan upskills farmers

The Taiwan Technical Mission through its Emerging Fruit Tree Production, Marketing and Capacity Building Project, recently conducted a Guava–Watermelon Intercropping Training and Field...

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Thousands flock to Shiselweni for Umhlanga second leg

MANZINI – Thousands of Imbali yesterday descended on the Mbangweni Royal Residence in the Shiselweni Region, marking the beginning of the second leg...

Nation mourns Home Affairs Minister Princess Lindiwe

MBABANE — The nation is mourning the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, Minister of Home Affairs, who died yesterday following a...

Zama zamas poison Phophonyane lifeline

MBABANE – Illegal miners are allegedly polluting the Phophonyane River, on which thousands of emaSwati depend. The river supplies water mainly to Pigg’s...

Late CJ Bheki Maphalala repatriated from South Africa

MBABANE - The body of the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been repatriated into the country from South Africa. Maphalala's body was...