From Eswatini to eTV
Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Bongani Nzima has officially bid farewell to five rising stars—Maggie Ginindza, Floriano Santos, Sindiswa Gwebu, Mphilisi Shabangu, and Kenneth Maseko as they head off to join the hit South African TV series Isitha: The Enemy on eTV.
Handpicked after a tough audition, these five will shine on the regional stage, flying Eswatini’s flag high in the world of entertainment. A proud moment for local talent—Hollywood, watch your back!
Khoisan Has Landed!
The crowd-favourite group Khoisan has touched down in the Kingdom ahead of their much-anticipated performance at this year’s Biggest Braai!
Welcomed with warm hands by Philani Maswati Chairman Lutfo Dlamini, the vibe is officially on. First stop? The iconic Mbabane Bus Rank—let the tour (and fun) begin!
Crisis at Eswatini Christian Medical University!
Lecturers have downed tools, and now students are joining in, demanding urgent answers.
Top of the list? Unpaid salaries, a missing university council, and a call for fresh, capable leadership. Striking staff say the skeleton management team currently in charge has failed to deliver, leaving the institution in limbo.
With no clear direction and growing frustration, the message is loud and clear: Fix the foundation, or risk the future of education.
Buy Cash Gives Back!
Piggs Peak MP Jabulani ‘Buy Cash’ Mabuza turned his birthday into a giving spree—celebrating the day with over 600 elderly citizens from his constituency!
Instead of cake and candles, Mabuza handed out food parcels across all chiefdoms under Piggs Peak Inkhundla, proving once again that generosity is the best gift of all.
Greening the Future, One Small Business at a Time
Stakeholders from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) have gathered to tackle a pressing issue—why are MSMEs still struggling to access climate finance?
At the Central Bank of Eswatini–AFI regional training, the spotlight was on breaking barriers for micro, small and medium enterprises in the green economy.
Central Bank Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi revealed that MSME loans make up 19.3% of banking assets but only contribute 3.4% to Eswatini’s GDP—a clear signal that more support is needed to unlock their full potential.
The call is clear: Regulators must step up to fuel climate-smart growth from the ground up!
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