COMMISSIONER of Labour Kingdom Mamba says the events leading to the non-commemoration of International Workers’ Day may add weight to the possibility of Eswatini being discussed during the 114th International Labour Conference.
The conference is scheduled to commence today in Geneva, Switzerland. Mamba stated that as per the list issued on April 30, Eswatini was not among the countries scheduled for discussion. However, he stated that the final list of countries to be discussed was expected to be issued during the first week of the conference, which is this week.
This was shared by Mamba yesterday.
On May 1, Shiselweni Regional Administrator Themba Masuku sought an application stopping the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA) from hosting its 2026 International Workers’ Day (May Day) celebrations, which were planned for Hlatikhulu, as they did not have permission from the local authorities.
However, the Federation of Eswatini Trade Unions (FESWATU) was able to proceed with its May Day celebration in Nhlangano.
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Mamba further confirmed that a delegation from Eswatini was attending the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC), which will be held from June 1 to 12 in Geneva, Switzerland. He said the Eswatini delegation departed on Friday and will return on June 14.
He said the delegation is composed of 12 delegates in total: six government delegates, three employers’ delegates and three workers’ delegates.
Mamba added that Business Eswatini has two delegates due to being the most representative employers’ organisation, and one delegate is from the least representative employers’ organisation.
“TUCOSWA has two delegates due to being the most representative workers’ organisation, and one delegate is from the least representative workers’ organisation,” he said.
