Sunday Observer (Eswatini)

PM’S OFFICE PAYS E1.2M FOR E79 000 TV SETS

Deal awarded without open tender Supplier blames it on invoicing error, says employee responsible has been dismissed Cabinet unlawfully approves E1bn write-off

INVEST IN ESWATINI, US GOVT RALLIES ITS FIRMS

● Washington positions the country as regional launch pad, offering US firms access to millions of consumers ● We’re already in talks with several companies – Minister Khumalo

40 YEARS MARKS ESWATINI’S RENEWAL - KING

After leading the Kingdom of Eswatini for four decades, His Majesty King Mswati III has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a new era of renewal and transformation for the nation. Speaking during a year- opening national prayer service held at...

ACCOUNTANT GENERAL GETS E122 000 OVERTIME

Government’s swift payment of overtime claims within the Treasury Department has taken on a new and more controversial dimension following revelations that Accountant General (AG) Nomsa Simelane received a payout of E122 000 in December. The...

E25M EMERGENCY TENDER: SECOND MEDICAL BATCH DELIVERY REJECTED

Fick informs Board members about resignation on Thursday, barely six months into the role following the early exit of her predecessor

KING GIFTS LIBUTFO E45 MILLION IMBASHA

Also presented 141 cows to regiments for outstanding work throughout Incwala, weeding of royal fields Foresees bumper harvest from recent rains which were a blessing, emphasises food security Preaches peace, responsible behaviour despite HIV...

‘MORE THAN HALF OF EMASWATI DON’T KNOW WHAT CLIMATE CHANGE IS’

More than half of the country’s population say they do not know what climate change is, despite experiencing worsening droughts, crop failures and extreme weather over the past decade, according to new findings from Afrobarometer. The Afrobarometer...

MEDICAL SUPPLIES PRICES HIKE

Government to pay more for same supplies Identical medical items supplied by the same company cost govt millions more under a single-source emergency tender Ministry defends new prices, says they are acceptable

KING COMMISSIONS, MARCHES WITH THOUSANDS INGAJA

The over 80 000 Ingaja who were commissioned to cut the sacred shrub (Lusekwane) by His Majesty King Mswati III marching from Ngabezweni Royal Residence to Masundvwini. They took a break before proceeding to Esikhaleni Selusekwane. The Ingaja is...

VICTIMS’ FAMILIES OUTRAGED

HUNDREDS LIBUTFO MARCH TO HERALD INCWALA SEASON

I’M NOT BEING LISTENED TO - SAVANNAH

ICT minister says two years in office has shown her that many key decisions are beyond her control Reveals that Cabinet declined not one, but two proposed candidates for RSTP CEO position, further discloses govt systems were breached as network...

NO FESTIVE SEASON STOCK DELIVERED

The company awarded a E25 million single-source emergency tender to supply theatre consumables has not delivered a single item, more than a month after the procurement was approved, this newspaper can reveal. This is despite the ministry of health’s...