Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH MBABANE  – The Legendary Sipho Makhabane is in Namibia to motivate and perform at the 4th Graduation Ceremony of PMT Health Care Institution. PMT Health Care Institution, a health training institute dedicated to grooming the best nurses with respect, love and compassion for all Namibians and the world, is based at 12 Sauerbruch Street, Windhoek West, Windhoek, Namibia 9000. The institution will graduate enrolled nurses and Occupational Health and Safety Officers at the ceremony in Windhoek. The event is billed as “The Legendary Baba Sipho Makhabane Blessing PMT Health Care Institution 4th Graduation Ceremony” and is branded “Your Health is Our Expertise.” Speaking ahead of the ceremony, Makhabane, who has been in the music industry since 1988, from his early hit “Jesu uyiqhawe”, said he received an invite to speak to the graduating nurses and doctors and also to perform at this event....

Monrovia-The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has received a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini for a weeklong working visit aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and sharing knowledge on maritime administration and ship registration. A LiMA statement said the visit is intended to support Eswatini’s efforts to establish its own Maritime Authority and Ship Registry, using Liberia’s experience in the international shipping industry as a guide. During the visit, the delegation is expected to learn about Liberia’s practices in ship registration, maritime safety oversight, regulatory compliance, and the development of a competitive maritime program. Welcoming the delegation, Atty. Darlington Duoe, Director of International Affairs at LiMA, expressed optimism about the engagement, emphasizing the importance of constructive discussions and practical outcomes that would benefit both countries. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Duoe said the working visit provides an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen cooperation...

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH MBABANE — The Kingdom of Eswatini and the Republic of China (Taiwan) have deepened their strategic partnership to transform public healthcare through artificial intelligence (AI) and specialised medical workforce training. The initiative was highlighted during the Bilateral Taiwan-Eswatini Healthcare Seminar at the Mountain View Hotel, convened under the theme ‘Empowering Chronic Disease Prevention through Smart Healthcare’. The seminar was held today. Speaking at the seminar, Director of Health Services Dr Velephi Okello in the Miniatry of Health stressed the urgent need for early disease detection, citing recent World Health Organisation (WHO) survey data showing that 22 per cent of adults in Eswatini live with high blood pressure, while nearly four per cent have high blood sugar. Alarmingly, only 14 per cent of those with high blood pressure currently have their condition under control. “Treating patients is not enough. We also need to detect...

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH SIBEBE – Hold your horses! The campaign trail for the 2028 general elections has not yet officially opened, and anyone campaigning at this stage could be committing an offence. Attorney General (AG) Sifiso Mashampu Khumalo has warned aspiring Members of Parliament (MPs) and those hoping to be re-elected that campaigning before the legally permitted period is against the law, cautioning that those who engage in the practice could face legal consequences if sufficient evidence is produced. Khumalo was speaking during the final day of the retreat for MPs held at Sibebe Resort, where the legality of activities by aspiring candidates ahead of the 2028 national elections was questioned. The issue was raised by Nkhaba MP Hope Shiba, who expressed concern over what he described as widespread campaigning across the country, coinciding with the Elections and Boundaries Commission’s (EBC) voter education and registration activities....

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH MANZINI – Huge steps! This is the Premier League of Eswatini, which has engaged Radison Global Investment to help them secure sponsors from  South Africa. This was revealed by the PLE Chairman Polycarp Dlamini after the official launch of the partnership. The event which was held at The George Hotel in Manzini on Thursday, October 15, 2026 was attended by the Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Bongani Nzima, Eswatini Football Association (EFA) President Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frederick Mngomezulu. Also in attendance was Puleng Magape, Managing Director of Radisol Global Investments and football legends including former Kaizer Chiefs winger Abel ‘Chacklas’ Shongwe, former Mbabane Swallows defender Cosmos ‘Wall of Death’ Mthethwa as well as clubs’ representatives. Dlamini said through this partnership, PLE and RGI aim to build a more commercially sustainable, professionally positioned and investment-ready football ecosystem....

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH MBABANE – A contingent of local artists and performers is set to cross the border to showcase Eswatini’s talent in South Africa. Five additional local artists alongside dance champions have been unveiled to perform alongside artist Cool Drop at the upcoming Rise Mpumalanga All Celebration. Hosted in Mbombela on November 7, the event is organised by South African media personality and artist Phindile Mashobane, widely recognised as Phindy The Real Queen. The newly-announced line-up features a diverse mix of talent, including Sethu Magagula, Ntando, Hapkoo, MTN Bushfire Firefly winner 2025, Cy Ndukwemnyama, fresh from his Lesotho headlining event for the Global Creative Summit and Chawelesizwe. Joining these vocalists and performers is the Manzini-based dance group ‘Beyond Limits’, who earned their spot on the roster after securing a victory at the recent Eswatini International Trade Fair Dance Competition and impressed Phindy The Real Queen....

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH BY MBONGISENI NDZIMANDZE AND KWANELE DLAMINI MBABANE – Investigations initiated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) into Fairlife Beneficiary Fund have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the security of retirement benefits across Eswatini’s pension sector. The discovery of financial and governance lapses, highlighted by an 80 per cent funding ratio, unperformed monthly bank reconciliations and the lack of a structured plan to restore financial stability, threatens to undermine public confidence in the administration of occupational pensions and beneficiary funds nationwide. For thousands of dependents and future retirees whose financial security relies on the soundness of these institutional investments, the regulator’s findings raise urgent questions about the safeguarding of their assets and the immediate management of their claims. Fairlife Beneficiary Fund administers 20 retirement funds and related schemes, placing the savings and benefits linked to a range of institutions and organisations under...

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH BIG BEND – Ubombo Sugar Limited has been named ABF Sugar Business of the Year for 2025/26 for the second consecutive year, outperforming the group’s businesses in Europe and Africa. The achievement marks another milestone for the Eswatini-based sugar producer, recognising the efforts of its employees amid a challenging operating environment. Ubombo Sugar Managing Director Muzi Siyaya said receiving the award for a second consecutive year was a tremendous honour and a proud moment for everyone at the company. “Winning the ABF Sugar Business of the Year award for the second consecutive year is a tremendous honour and a proud moment for everyone at Ubombo Sugar. This recognition reflects the hard work, resilience and commitment of our people, particularly in what has been a challenging operating environment. I am immensely proud of our team and grateful for their continued dedication to the business,”...

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH MBABANE – Award-winning Gospel powerhouse Nothando Hlophe is gearing up to headline the upcoming Phakama Mpumalanga Festival. The event is scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 1 at Montana Gardens (Ngwenya Estate) in White River, South Africa. Known for her soul-stirring vocal ability, powerful live ministry, and chart-topping contemporary Gospel anthems, including her widely celebrated project A New Dawn and the viral hit “Methodist Medley”, Hlophe continues to be a leading ambassador for Eswatini’s Gospel music scene on international stages. Her career has been marked by major milestones, including high-profile collaborations with South Africa’s renowned Spirit of Praise collective. As she prepares to take the stage for the two-day cultural and music celebration, Hlophe shared her excitement and expectations for the festival. Speaking about what audiences can anticipate from her performance, she said, “I promise the people of Mpumalanga a...

Play Replay Close highlight Stop listening ENGLISH TAIPEI, TAIWAN – His Majesty King Mswati III has called for Eswatini’s Strategic Oil Reserve storage capacity to be increased from 60 to 90 days, saying the kingdom must strengthen its fuel security in the face of global supply disruptions. Speaking during a dinner with emaSwati students and citizens working in Taiwan, where he was accompanied by Liphovela LaZuma, the King said Eswatini had already begun implementing the oil reserve project but now needed a bigger buffer to protect the economy from fuel shortages and international market shocks. His Majesty said the Strategic Oil Reserve is designed to cushion the country against fuel shortages, external supply shocks and volatility in international petroleum markets.  The current project is expected to provide storage equivalent to about 60 days of national fuel supply, but the King said prevailing global conditions had made it necessary to increase...