eSwatini

Culture Committee of the Ingwenyama Cup has released the prize breakdown for the 2025/26 cultural competitions; financial rewards for both national and regional winners across traditional categories show commitment to promoting culture and participation

The official Opening of the 3rd Session of the 12th Parliament transcended legislative formality, transforming post-ceremonial luncheon into a high-calibre showcase of artistic excellence with a selection of local and international stars took to the stage

The songs for the 2026 Ingwenyama Cup Culture, combining football with Swazi heritage, will be released next week to give time to prepare for the competition as they will provide insights into the theme of the contest this year

The Board of Directors of Eswatini Railways has been authorized by Cabinet to proceed with a forensic audit into the operations of the entity following findings of the auditor general though the audit is not to be confined to these findings

MPs have called for an immediate halt to the issuing of operating licences to gambling companies until the long-awaited Gaming Control Regulations are finalised and tabled before Parliament

Eswatini Events Managers and Promoters Association EEMPA has warned scammers from releasing fake posters as the festive seasons approaches; to detect false advertisement EEMPA will be working with authorities to prevent misleading advertising

Dance community in Eswatini has secured an official invitation to the 2025 World Federation of Acrobatic Dances and Dance Sport; the newly-formed Eswatini Federation of Acrobatic and Swing Dances confirmed the nation’s participation

Following the suicide of a priest over loosing at gambling, Clinical Psychologist Mdlalose stated that, in her opinion, gambling should be banned in eSwatini because it is an addictive, irrational behaviour

Investigations have revealed that about 41 drivers in the Ministry of Education and Training allegedly siphoned more than E11.9 million (€590.000) from government coffers through fraudulent overtime claims dating back five years

New passport stamps are in use to curb cross-border crime; they carry advanced security features and are traceable to individual immigration officers, making it significantly harder for criminal networks to manipulate entry and exit records

Chief Justice again has dismissed Anti Corruption Commission warrant of arrest application, stopping Kareem Ashraff’s arrest for allegedly looting billions of public funds and triggering shortage of drugs in hospitals