Saturday Observer (Eswatini)

MAPHORISA PACKS MDZIMBA TO CAPACITY

Asold-out Ladies Night at Mdzimba View Shisanyama in Ezulwini on Thursday saw DJ Maphorisa and Danya Devs draw huge crowds as pre-sale tickets sold out early. Long queues defined the night from the moment patrons began arriving, with lines stretching...

ESERA GRANTS 11.74% TARIFF HIKE

Government’s E200 million intervention to cushion electricity consumers has reduced the approved tariff increase for the 2026/27 financial year from 13.61% to 11.74%, translating to a shift from about 34–35 units to roughly 36 units for every E100...

E16M ALLOCATION DIVIDES CABINET

• Tinkhundla minister stands his ground on mysterious allocation of funds to his ministry and dares colleagues to speak out if they know of it • Minister also reminds colleague of Cabinet’s collective responsibility • DPM calls for dignity of Cabinet...

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CBE ROLLOUT IN TOTAL DISARRAY

The rollout of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in high schools continues to face challenges setbacks with teachers scheduled for a long overdue three-month training despite that the 2026 calendar is already underway. Critics feel the training of...

IMPRESSIVE!

Pupils in the four-year high school programme proved to have adapted exceptionally well and excelled in last year’s examination results that were released yesterday. This cohort was the first to sit for the EGCSE, EPCSE, and IPCSE examinations under...

‘TEACHERS POORLY TRAINED, MISPLACED’

Ministry of Education and Training Principal Secretary Naniki Mnisi, has attributed the surge in pupil failures to a combination of teacher deployment challenges and inadequate subject-specific skills under Competency-Based Education (CBE). She also...

EEC GOING AGAINST KING, CABINET DIRECTIVE - BENNETT

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‘GRENADE, GUNS WERE FOR MY SECURITY COMPANY’

Businessman Zweli Welile Dlamini, who has been charged under the Suppression of Terrorism Act in an alleged plot to disrupt the recently concluded Incwala Ceremony, has admitted to being in possession of a grenade, ammunition and a gun. Dlamini made...

EMASWATI SPARED FROM STIFF US VISA REQUIREMENT

FEMALE BABIES DOMINATE NEW YEAR’S DAY BIRTHS

Female babies outnumbered males among those born on New Year’s Day out of the 45 total births. The overall statistics were shared by Ministry of Health Communications Officer Nsindiso Tsabedze, who highlighted the dedication of staff across the...

PUBLIC DONATES AS TETFULO RAKES IN E17M

Eswatini Electricity Company Chairman Patrick Myeni, Liqoqo member Princess Phumelele and Senator Tony Sibandze share a light moment with Ingwenyama during tetfulo for the ongoing Incwala on Wednesday. Over E17m was donated by, among others, private...

MUM DISAPPEARS, GIRL (12) LOOKING AFTER SIBLINGS

With four days to go, one constant reminder is that Christmas is a time to slow down, reflect, recharge and reconnect with what matters the most to everyone. It is a time for families to gather in warmth and share laughter, delicious meals, stories...

2 SENATORS CLASH OVER ENPF TRIP

SENATORS CLASH OVER ENPF TRIP

MINISTER DEFENDS SHIBA, BLASTS FEDERATIONS

Minister of Labour and Social Security Phila Buthelezi has issued a forceful defence of newly appointed Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) Board Chairperson Derrick Shiba and criticised employer and employee federations for withdrawing from the...