Eswatini Observer
COLD FRONT EXPECTED SUNDAY Status Capital
A cold front is expected to pass through the country this Sunday at around 2pm. According to Eswatini Meteorology Department Meteorologist Buhle Simelane, the persistent rains currently experienced in the country are expected to stop on Saturday. He...
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Schools opening postponed
DUE to persistent rains, government has postponed the opening of schools for the first academic term by a week. Schools were initially scheduled to open next Tuesday, but the opening has now been shifted to January 27. Minister of Education and...
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MUDDY SEND-OFF
The solemn journey for Princess ‘Nunu’ Johnson became a struggle for grieving family members and mourners as the funeral convoy could not navigate the slippery and muddy road, leaving many stranded for almost the entire night ahead of the burial...
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Wife had asked for prayers - Pastor, friends
Pastor says Johnson pleaded for prayers, had approached his wife about domestic troubles Friends say she asked for prayers over family, had faith
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COUPLE DIES IN FATAL CRASH
The wrecked Mazda 2 sedan involved in a fatal head-on collision with a truck along the MR4 Road near Mankayane. A couple from Dvudvusini lost their lives in the crash which occurred on Monday night
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AYIBUKELWA
Youth turn out in numbers, share that they wanted firsthand experience of the momentous cultural event Chiefs, princes hail king for uniting nation International tourists reveal they had a wonderful experience throughout the event Miss SA 2025 first...
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INGAJA BRINGS IMPRESSIVE LUSEKWANE
His Majesty King Mswati III leads thousands of Ingaja in song and dance during the delivery of lusekwane at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence yesterday. This marks the climax of the sacred ceremony as tomorrow is the Main Incwala.
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KING COMMISSIONS INGAJA
Thousands of Ingaja from the northern Hhohho region leaving after being commissioned by His Majesty King Mswati III despite the heavy rainfall at Buhleni Royal Residence yesterday. They camped at Mvembili Umphakatsi under Chief Prince Msudvuka before...
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Excellent you lot!
THE first cohort of CompetencyBased Education (CBE) learners in the country performed exceptionally well. This is the Grade VII group of 2025. With the change to the CBE syllabus, Grade VII is now known as the Eswatini Primary School Assessment (EPSA)...
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INCWALA DAY 9
Ingaja rushing to join other regiments in dancing the Little Incwala at Ludzidzini Royal Residence yesterday, despite the heavy rainfall. The ceremony was led by Her Majesty the Indlovukazi. His Majesty King Mswati III also led Libutfo at Mbangweni...
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JC pass rate drops
Pass rate declines by 1.08% to 82.07% from 83.15% in 2024 3 114 candidates failed in 2025, compared to 2 782 failures in 2024 SNAT says number of failures worrying, while headteachers reveal results are not what they expected
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Cops bust Asians in raid
Asians running ‘ice pop factory’ inside 3-bedroom house caught after tip-off from locals
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ENPF SCORES BIG IN IDCE
The Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) received E9 million dividend from the Industrial Development Company of Eswatini (IDCE), which declared a historic E14m dividend to its shareholders for the year ended in June 2025. This was during a...
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Government, Alpheous salary talks collapse
GOVERNMENT’S attempt to resolve the salary dispute involving embattled spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo through an out-of-court settlement has collapsed, with the matter now set to proceed to full legal argument at the Industrial Court next year. The...
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MPs give Cabinet ultimatum
MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have threatened to block the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) 2026 budget if government fails to appoint a substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO), more than a year after the position became vacant. The warning...
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Churches need regulation - Senator
SENATOR Isaac Magagula has urged Christians not to be quick to dismiss government’s proposed regulatory framework for churches, saying growing governance and moral challenges within religious institutions require structured and deliberate...
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Rural schools get 68 pieces of ICT equipment for digitalisation
Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Savannah Maziya and Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo with ESCCOM officials and partners during the donation of ICT equipment to support the ongoing digitalisation of schools...
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