Eswatini Daily News

His Majesty launches Reptile Park at Hlane

hotel. The unveiling of the facility according to His Majesty is a significant move to balance wildlife preservation with human safety. The Reptile Park is designed as a premier educational place for those wishing to deepen their understanding of...

E200 mln Nsulutane

HIS Majesty King Mswati III has officially opened the E200 million Nsulutane Property Development at Hlane, describing it as a major step forward in the country’s drive towards economic growth and first-world standards. The project, which includes the...

King launches Khabane Cave Explorer Walk

HIS Majesty King Mswati III has officially launched the Khabane Cave Explorer Walk at Mlawula Nature Reserve, which has been hailed as a new step in the country’s efforts to grow eco-tourism while preserving its cultural heritage. The new trail, set in...

PM challenges partners to turn policy to results

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has challenged government, civil society and development partners to move beyond policy formulation and focus on delivering tangible results for women and children, as World Vision Eswatini officially launched its...

Global Fund pumps E52 mln for Matsapha Waste Plant

PRIME Minister, Russell Dlamini, has officially commissioned a new, state-of-the-art healthcare waste management plant in Matsapha this Wednesday. The facility represents a massive investment of E52 million, a project made possible through the...

Eswatini sets 1,500MW target in new France partnership drive

GOVERNMENT has intensified efforts to secure strategic international partnerships as it moves to transform the country’s energy and water sectors, with a high-level engagement held between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy and the French...

Rain fails to dampen spirit of Lutsango at Buganu Festival

A heavy downpour that swept across the country and at Hlane Royal Residence on Saturday did little to slow the vibrant celebrations of the Buganu Festival, as thousands of members of Lutsango gathered to perform traditional dances before Their...

‘Infrastructure projects should translate to real service delivery’ – PM

PRIME Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says government will intensify efforts to monitor and support the implementation of national development projects to ensure they translate into tangible improve-ments in service delivery for emaSwati. The Prime...

19 eEm7amSwlanti esvaucubasteiddy from Gulf Region . . .

THE Government of Eswatini has confirmed that 19 emaSwati have safely returned home from the State of Qatar as part of the ongoing evacuation of citizens from the Gulf region. The update was provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...

Eswatini media empowered to lead on nuclear and radiation

THE Minister for Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, through the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs has officially opened a crucial oneday workshop at the Happy Valley Hotel aimed at educating the media on the...

King names new emergency centre 'Sicanco Sempilo'

HIS Majesty King Mswati III has named the newly established stabilisation centre at Mshinande “Sicanco Semphilo,” meaning Ladder to Good Health, describing the facility as a symbol of hope and a vital lifeline for those in urgent need of medical care....

Govt intensifies efforts to evacuate more emaSwati from Gulf Region

The government has reassured the nation that efforts to evacuate emaSwati stranded in the Gulf Region remain firmly on course, despite logistical challenges brought about by airspace closures in parts of the Middle East. The update was provided by...

UNDP, EU engages media on GBV reporting . . .

Journalists representing ten media outlets convened at Sibane Sami Hotel in Ezulwini for a two-day engagement, from March 4-5, on Gender Equality and Inclusive Reporting. The 20 participants comprising editors and reporters were drawn from print,...

PM bids farewell to outgoing UNICEF Resident Representative

PRIME Minister Russell Dlamini has bid a warm farewell to Amina Mohammed, the outgoing Resident Representative of UNICEF, during a courtesy meeting held at the Private and Cabinet Office. The meeting marked the conclusion of Mohammed’s tenure in the...

105 govt funded projects completed, E140 Mln reaches communities

THE Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development has reported the completion of 105 community projects during the 2025/26 financial year, representing a direct capital injection of E140,073,631.82 into grassroots development and creating 402...

Govt spends DPM calls for stronger protection of women, children in digital spaces E1.2 billion on FPE delivery

ALIGNING to His Majesty King Mswati III’s call for prioritizing education, government has spent more than E1.2 billion on primary education delivery, strengthening inspection systems, curriculum oversight, Free Primary Education (FPE) support and...

King applauds Lutsango spirit at Buganu Ceremony

HIS Majesty King Mswati III has commended Lutsango for the impressive turnout and vibrant cultural displays during the annual Buganu ceremony held at the Buhleni Royal Residence arena, describing the atmosphere of joy and unity as a source of divine...

Govt outlines strategic focus areas for 2026-2030 development . . .

THE government has unveiled its top national priorities following the conclusion of the 2026 Cabinet Retreat, signalling an intensified push to accelerate service delivery, strengthen governance and drive economic transformation across Eswatini. In a...

The work is biggecrotuhratnsme — NothandoJHaploapnheese

THE government has introduced a E7 million subsidy targeted at maize and bean farmers, a move the Minister for Agriculture MsatnrdlaeTashamwukaPbealiervelsy will significantly boost food production. Tshawuka said the subsidy aims to ease the financial...

PM welcomes UNECA chief

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini received a courtesy visit from Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Gatete is in the country on a working visit focused on sharing insights and practical...

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THE government has introduced a E7 million subsidy targeted at maize and bean farmers, a move the Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka believes will significantly boost food production. Tshawuka said the subsidy aims to ease the financial burden on...

PM sets tough reform agenda

PRIME Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has issued one of the strongest calls yet for urgent government reform, demanding decisive leadership, disciplined execution and accelerated delivery across all sectors, as Cabinet retreats to assess performance and...

Eswatini charts bold path to water security

ADDIS ABABA- At a high-level Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) forum convened on the margins of the African Union Summit, the Minister for Natural Resources and EnergY, Prince Lonkhokhela, set out an ambitious vision for strengthening water security...

ONE DAY BEFORE AU SUMMIT. . . Eswatini reaffirms commitment to African-Led Solutions

ADDIS ABABA-The Kingdom of Eswatini has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to African-led solutions to conflict and instability.This happened yesterday as Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Senator Pholile Shakantu, delivered...

PM leads high level diplomatic engagements in Cape Town, Addis Ababa

PRIME Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini yesterday departed the country on a high-level diplomatic mission that will see Eswatini represented at two significant international platforms. The Prime Minister is travelling to Cape Town, South Africa, to attend...

CONSUMERS HIT: ESERA approves 13.6% electricity tariff hike Increase takes effect on April 1, 2026 E100 now buys 34 units, down from 40

Consumers across Eswatini are set to face higher power bills after the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) approved a 13.61 percent electricity tariff increase for the 2026/27 financial year. Speaking at an announcement held at Mountain View,...

King’s 40 Years on the Throne logo unveiled

THE Kingdom of Eswatini has officially begun the countdown to a historic national milestone following the launch of the official logo commemorating His Majesty King Mswati III’s 58th Birthday and 40th Coronation Anniversary. The logo was unveiled at a...

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THE government has introduced a E7 million subsidy targeted at maize and bean farmers, a move the Minister for Agriculture Mandla Tshawuka believes will significantly boost food production. Tshawuka said the subsidy aims to ease the financial burden on...

Eswatini strengthens trade, investment relations with UAE

ESWATINI has stepped up efforts to deepen its international economic partnerships, using the World Governments Summit in Dubai as a platform to advance trade, investment and bilateral cooperation. On the margins of the summit, Eswatini held a...

ERS collects E14.6 billion in taxes in 2024/25

THE Eswatini Revenue Services is upbeat after exceeding set targets and achieving a year-on-year growth of 12.2 per cent in collecting E14.612 billion in the financial year 2024/25. The targeted revenue collection was E14.556 billion for the financial...

DPM calls for stronger protection of women, children in digital spaces

TOURISM has moved from the periphery to the very heart of Eswatini’s economic development agenda, Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has declared, positioning the sector as a key driver of revenue generation, employment creation and environmental...

Govt moves to position Eswatini as preferred investment destination

PRIME Minister Russell Dlamini has reiterated the government’s commitment to building a predictable, competitive, and investor-friendly business environment that will position Eswatini as a preferred destination for both regional and global...

PM jets out, to represent King in Dubai:

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini addressing members of the media before jetting out at King Mswati III International Airport. Looking on is the Minister for Economic Planning and Development Dr. Tambo Gina who is also accompanying the Premier.

. . . amid favourable rainfall Eswatini set to host African DPM calls for stronger protection of women, children in digital spaces Health Ministers

ESWATINI is preparing to host more than 250 delegates from across the African continent for the upcoming 76th Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Health Ministers’ Conference, scheduled to take place from February 3-5, 2026. Minister for Health...

Eswatini strengthens ties with the Commonwealth to boost economic development

THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu, welcomed Dr Ruth Kattumuri, Senior Director of the Economic Development, Trade and Investment Directorate at the Commonwealth Secretariat, for a courtesy call in...

Govt warns nation on looming heavy rains

MINISTER for Tourism and Environmental Affairs Jane Mkhonta-Simelane has announced that Eswatini is expected to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, urging residents to take necessary precautions in anticipation of potential flooding. The Meteorological...

Record year for Eswatini Tourism

THE Kingdom of Eswatini has reached a historic milestone in its tourism journey, recording over one million international visitors in a single year for the first time. In 2025, total international arrivals reached 1,037,054, up from 964,880 in

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THE government has introduced a E7 million subsidy targeted at maize and MAandflarTsohaw–ukEabuelierveos bean farmers, a move the Minister for Agriculture will significantly boost food production. Tshawuka said the subsidy aims to impocrtaunt tlhat...

PM declares private sector central to economic expansion, job creation

PRIME Minister Russell Dlamini has reaffirmed the Government’s strong commitment to working hand in hand with the private sector, emphasising that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved by the Government acting alone. Speaking at the Inyatsi...

‘Facata’ crimes decline at start of 2026

THE Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has recorded a significant decline in ‘Facata’ crimes at the beginning of 2026. Director of the Fraud and Commercial Crimes Unit, Nicholas Jele, confirmed the development during an interview, noting that the...

EEC proposes 20.67 per cent electricity tariff increase

THE Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has applied to increase electricity tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year, which is a move that could see households and businesses pay more for the same electricity. The proposed increase is significantly higher...

Thousands participate in Incwala Main Day at Ludzidzini

THOUSANDS of emaSwati from all walks of life gathered at eLudzidzini Royal Residence to witness and take part in the Incwala Main Day, the most significant day on the Kingdom of Eswatini’s cultural calendar. The sacred ceremony drew men, women, youth...

Ingaja delivers Lusekwane before Their Majesties

THOUSANDS of Ingaja have returned to Ludzidzini Royal Residence bearing the sacred shrub, Lusekwane, highlighting a crucial phase in the build-up to the Incwala main day, one of the most important ceremonies on the Eswatini cultural calendar. The...

Ingaja set for Lusekwane

INGAJA regiment was in high spirits as it departed from Buhleni Royal Residence on Thursday afternoon following its commissioning by His Majesty King Mswati III. Despite a heavy downpour that fell shortly before the commissioning, the weather did not...

Little Incwala enters day 11 in full force

THE Incwala ceremony entered its 11th day on Tuesday, marked by parallel activities at Ludzidzini and Buhleni. Her Majesty Indlovukazi and His Majesty King Mswati II respectively, led traditional dances as regiments continued with the prescribed...

Court unravels E1 million fraud scheme

A major breakthrough has emerged in a high-profile fraud case after court proceedings revealed that an accused person allegedly defrauded multiple victims of over E1 million through an elaborate web of false pretences and the subsequent laundering of...

Numbers swell as Little Incwala enters ninth day

ATTENDANCE continued to grow on Sunday as the Little Incwala ceremony entered its ninth day at Mbangweni, with thousands of emaSwati converging at the sacred site to take part in one of the Kingdom’s most important national rituals. The Little Incwala,...

Merry Christmas to you & yours

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Incwala enters Day 4:

His Majesty King Mswati III was at Ngabezweni Royal Residence, where he also led regiments in dance after beginning earlier proceedings at Ludzidzini.

His Majesty King Mswati III

joined by emabutfo during day three of the Little Incwala at Ludzidzini Royal Residence. Incwala activities began on Saturday, which marked day one of the ceremony. Warriors from all over the country are still pouring in to join in the sacred national...

His Majesty leads regiments on day two of Incwala

HIS Majesty King Mswati III joined thousands of emaSwati at Ludzidzini Royal Residence on Day Two of the sacred Incwala Ceremony, leading the nation in one of the most important spiritual and cultural observances on the national calendar. The second...

Big moment for Eswatini film industry!

ESWATINI’S film and television industry has reached a historic milestone, as the much-anticipated local series BakaNgwane is set to premiere on Eswatini Television in January 2026. The announcement was made during the film’s official media launch held...

Cabinet in first ever team-building exercise

Eswatini’s Cabinet Ministers convened at Sibebe Resort from Monday, December 15, to Tuesday, December 16, 2025, for their first-ever team-building exercise since assuming office in November 2023.

E1.66 billion in Govt coffers to ease cash flow constraints

HIS Majesty King Mswati III’s Government is set to receive a significant boost to its finances this week. There is an expected arrival of a US$47.5 million loan from the African Development Bank, equivalent to approximately E807 million. In addition,...

Princess Lindiwe calls for stronger global partnerships to accelerate women’s empowerment

Accelerating women’s empowerment: By Siphesihle Dlamini SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 2 Princess Lindiwe calls for stronger global partnerships MINISTER for Home Affairs, Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, has urged nations to deepen multilateral...

National Crime Rate Down 4.1%, says NatCom

‘UMBUTFO WeMbube Ume-Zica’ The Royal Eswatini Police Service has reported a significant drop in national crime statistics, which is what government representatives have described as a promising indicator of strengthened policing and community safety....

Ekukhanyeni High shines at JA Africa Competition

Ekukhanyeni High School Shines at Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Competition in Abuja, Nigeria. The school has put Eswatini on the map as they represented the country at this year’s JA Africa Company of the Year Competition, competing against eight...

Mankayane Govt Hospital reopens after fire disruption

THE Ministry of Health has announced that Mankayane Government Hospital will resume full operations on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, following the successful restoration of electricity and safety clearance after a fire incident that affected part of the...

Japan’s E12 million to boost transport for learners with disabilities

ESWATINI has secured a JPY 103 million (about E12 million) grant from the Government of Japan to improve school transport for learners with disabilities. The funding follows the signing of the Universal Accessible School Transport Project between...

Mankayane Town Board records E1.4 mln surplus

Govt adjusts pay dates

THE Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg has confirmed the salary schedule for civil servants for December and January, outlining a temporary adjustment that government designed to ease financial pressure. The announcement forms part of government’s...