Eswatini International Trade Fair 2024 Launches August 30th - Accelerating Business Growth through Digital Transformation

The EITF is projected to create potential trade opportunities worth E150 million, underscoring its significant impact on the country’s economy and the immense potential for local businesses

The 56th edition of the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF), a flagship event that has showcased the best of business and agriculture since its inception in 1968, will take place at the magnificent Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre in Manzini, Eswatini (the Kingdom formerly known as Swaziland) from August 30th…

Eswatini: Government's message of condolence on the brutal killing of Lawyer Thulani Maseko

Lawyer Thulani Maseko's demise is a loss to the Nation and his footprints as a human rights lawyer are there as proof of his contribution to the country

Government would like to express her condolences to the family, friends, relatives, and colleagues of lawyer Thulani Maseko, who was brutally shot and killed by unknown criminals at his home last night. Lawyer Thulani Maseko's demise is a loss to the Nation and his footprints as a human rights lawyer…

Eswatini: Government's message of condolence on passing of Mayiwane Member of Parliament Honourable Gcina Mcebo Dlamini

His passing is a loss not only to his family, friends and colleagues, but to the entire Eswatini Nation

Government would like to express her condolences on the tragic passing of Mayiwane Member of Parliament Hon. Gcina Mcebo Dlamini, who passed away in a car accident in the early hours of Monday, 16 January 2023. As the youngest Member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Dlamini had a bright…

Eswatini: Government denies allegations of State-sponsored hitmen in the country

False Reports of Government Sponsored Hitmen

Government wishes to strongly refute the false information currently circulating across Social Media platforms with regards to the alleged involvement in Eswatini of Government-hired foreign "Hitmen" and "Mercenaries." Ordinarily, Government is not in the habit of addressing State security matters as this is highly classified information that may be detrimental…

Government clarifies misleading reports about a fuel 'crisis' in Eswatini

Government is supporting oil companies to source fuel from both SACU and Non-SACU supply sources to enhance security of fuel supply for the economy of Eswatini

Government would like to clarify the false and misleading statements that have been reported in one of the SABC channels in relation to the causes of fuel shortages in Eswatini during the festive season, a situation that has been labelled a Crisis. Firstly, it is worth mentioning that one oil…

Republic of South Africa Deputy President visits Eswatini

He is accompanied by Chiefs and Princes based in the Mpumalanga Province in the Republic of South Africa and is currently at Buhleni Royal Residence

Republic of South Africa's Deputy President  David Mabuza has just  landed in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The Deputy President is not visiting in his capacity as a Government official, but purely as a liSwati (son of the soil) here to participate in the ongoing sacred lncwala ceremony and pay homage…

Eswatini: Government statement - Damage to public roads due to ongoing rains

Government has deployed a team from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to assess the road

Government notes the extensive damage caused by the ongoing heavy rains across the country, affecting both households and road infrastructure, among other vital infrastructure. One of the roads that have been hugely affected by these rains is the Mahlangatsha road in the Manzini region. Government has since deployed a team…

Eswatini: Government condemns attacks, violence and killing of civilians and members of State security organisations

Government condemns these barbaric and criminal activities

Government notes with deep concern the ongoing violence against civilians and members of our State security organisations. On 26 December 2022, we received reports of the shooting of a Government vehicle that forms part of His Excellency, the Right Honourable Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini's escorts. And just this morning,…

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 Update ( 18th October 2020)

One new COVID19 death in Eswatini

Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi announces one new COVID19 death in Eswatini, taking the total number of COIVD19 deaths to 116. "May her soul rest in peace." New cases: 15 Total cases: 5780 New recoveries: 23 Total recoveries: 5415 New death: 1 Total deaths: 116

Coronavirus - Eswatini: Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi announces First Coronavirus death in the country

Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi has announced that the country has recorded its first COVID-19 death. “The Ministry sadly announces the first death of a COVID19 patient, a 59 year old man who was admitted to the treatment facility on 13 April.”