The Source Eswatini | Site-Wide Activity https://thesource.africa/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:58:46 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 447ee4e33b75a2f119acb1d5bd14847b The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2185 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:58:46 +0200 THE BUSINESS OF LOYALTY: Inside the Economics of Buy ‘n Save SPAR’s E289k Grand Giveaway ​The retail competitive landscape in Eswatini reached a new peak this weekend as Buy ‘n Save SPAR concluded its aggressive nine-week nationwide loy […]

]]> 0 cafbad720d7ec01378a570d61138838f The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2182 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:25:17 +0200 PREPARING FOR LEADERSHIP: Minister Pholile Shakantu Leads Eswatini Delegation as Incoming SADC Organ Chair ​The Kingdom of Eswatini has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of regional diplomacy and security architecture. Minister of Foreign Affairs and I […]

]]> 0 d4288d0d3f63b1f44d010807e719781c The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2174 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:18:56 +0200 THE CULINARY CAPITAL OF AFRICA: Eswatini Unites Nations Through Flavor at the Inaugural SAFFEST 2026 ​Eswatini has officially claimed its title as the culinary epicenter of the African continent. On July 15, 2026, the highly anticipated inaugural S […]

]]> 0 f25efcdba1b80553f61b1076eba38acc The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2155 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0200 RED FLAGS IN THE KINGDOM: How a Failed Event Concept is Trying to Rebrand in Eswatini ​The Southern African entertainment landscape relies heavily on consumer trust, corporate sponsorship, and bulletproof operational execution. When an e […]

]]> 0 e0921c26ad7243cc4db86293730d7070 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2167 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:15:36 +0200 EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE: DPM Hands Over E430k Vocational Equipment to Matsetsa School for the Deaf ​In a significant stride toward inclusive education and economic self-reliance, the Deputy Prime Minister, Thulisile Dladla, has officially handed over p […]

]]> 0 d2ecf2e629d7306b9d5544d7b1de2c58 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2149 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:59:20 +0200 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP: Eswatini Strengthens Strategic Diplomatic Role Within the OACPS Council of Ministers in Brussels ​The Kingdom of Eswatini has once again solidified its geopolitical influence and economic diplomacy footprint on the global stage. The Honourable M […]

]]> 0 3ff1e34697c1a2864e22f4e34085ca09 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2144 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:41:37 +0200 THE CLASH OF REGIONAL TITANS: Kingdom Celebrity Cup 2026 Sets Eswatini Ablaze with Star-Studded Lineups and Exclusive Corporate Challenge ​It is officially locked. Eswatini’s biggest fusion of premium sports, pop culture, and high-impact brand activation is set to take over the nation on […]

]]> 0 636a1ba1de8926b67a7f319d9771fef4 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2134 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:04:53 +0200 THE TAIWAN PIPELINE: Minister Khumalo Secures Electronics, Clean Energy, and Tech Deals as Eswatini Exports Surge 78% ​In a massive diplomatic and economic push aligned with the national framework of “Investing in Resilience and Prosperity: Digital Innovation for a S […]

]]> 0 01c947f031c30a954a2c1b924327f50e The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2129 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:50:59 +0200 THE CROSS-BORDER RIPPLE: What South Africa’s Immigration Overhaul Means for Emaswati and the Regional Retail Economy ​When South Africa moves, the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC) region feels the vibration. This reality is especially true for E […]

]]> 0 12e3346d26c1abebc0781c1c9ff15575 The Editorial Team changed their profile picture https://thesource.africa/activity/p/60/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:15:53 +0200 0 215566209c66cc273599e8d1faac37d4 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2120 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:24:49 +0200 THE INFLATION SHIELD: How Eswatini’s New Pension Overhaul Safeguards Long-Term Consumer Purchasing Power and Retail Growth ​Inflation is historically documented as one of the most ruthless eroding forces of fixed incomes. In the retail sector, a basket of essential goods t […]

]]> 0 26219c4d87ba044a9f45b47b5a169d18 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2112 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:57:23 +0200 SCIENTIFIC SOVEREIGNTY: NERCHA and Ministry of Health Overhaul Eswatini’s Health Research Policy for 2026 and Beyond ​Health research has officially transitioned from a luxury of academic institutions to the absolute cornerstone of national evidence-based d […]

]]> 0 3a29c72d9f2be6108acd8bd35fa69dda The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2108 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:34:17 +0200 ​DIPLOMACY ON TAP: Inside Taiwan’s E20 Million Water Injection for Maphalaleni and Mkhiweni ​A major bilateral infrastructure push is set to transform water security across two critical constituencies in Eswatini. Funded by the Republic of C […]

]]> 0 0a2937e05ea49b06f7d541e1ed6459f5 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2104 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:42:56 +0200 DECODING THE E82 BILLION HOUSING PROPOSAL: Mitrick Global Details Phased Strategy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny​A massive US$5 billion (approximately E82 billion) proposal to overhaul urban housing in Eswatini is moving from royal introductory boardrooms to i […]

]]> 0 17547ed7d1b443159341ddbb766e0e84 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2099 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:47:59 +0200 THE LIQUID GOLD STANDARD: World Rum Award Winner 'Spotted Horse' Set for Premium Activation at Pick n Pay Malkerns ​Eswatini’s premium craft beverage movement is consistently proving that its products can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the finest spirits glo […]

]]> 0 b5b0c188e623ba9d00feb82451000cfa The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2096 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:21:57 +0200 THE GLOBAL STAGE: Minister Neal Rijkenberg Joins World Leaders in Vienna, Tackles Continental Value Chains at OPEC Forum ​In a major diplomatic and macroeconomic showcase for the Kingdom, Eswatini’s Minister of Finance, Honorable Neal Rijkenberg, took the global stage at […]

]]> 0 e2be0816d5fdf204e6f4ab0622635785 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2093 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:38:45 +0200 ​MONETARY GUARDIAN SPEAKS: Central Bank Defends E2.79B Headquarters Contract, Warns Against Anti-Foreign Investor Rhetoric ​In a major pushback against mounting resource-nationalism sentiment in the domestic market, the Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), Dr. P […]

]]> 0 8414ab6a6137f2db45681f685502a4e0 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2086 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:57:47 +0200 INCLUSIVE MARKETPLACE ORCHESTRATION: DPM Thulisile Dladla Unveils E30,000 Corporate-Backed Trolley Dash for Persons with Disabilities ​In a structural push toward inclusive socioeconomic intervention, the Deputy Prime Minister, Honorable Thulisile Dladla, today officially launched a s […]

]]> 0 fd62a54d4ad8f2727d633bc0fa5f9b72 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2082 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:39:45 +0200 THE E17 BILLION CONTROVERSY: Construction Council Breaks Silence on Foreign Firm Contracts, Clarifies Statutory Mandate ​Following intense public scrutiny regarding the procurement and award of mega-infrastructure projects valued at approximately E17 billion to f […]

]]> 0 392d73c782ecde37cf996b09c7be778f The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2077 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:53:41 +0200 THE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE: Eswatini and European Union Map Out High-Yield Trade and Digital Infrastructure Expansion ​In a major move to accelerate Eswatini’s industrial and technological sovereignty, Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Minister of Foreign A […]

]]> 0 e8839e79a1becfee45d4df202c0eba54 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2072 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:39:21 +0200 MEASURING THE METRIC OF TRUST: FSRA Launches Digital Net Promoter Score Survey to Audit Market Sentiment ​In an institutional landscape where corporate reputation is an organization’s ultimate currency, the arbiter of Eswatini’s non-bank financial eco […]

]]> 0 734a9e7920e9ad0c98b72ef10ba38a0e The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2046 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:52:58 +0200 THE BENCHMARK OF EXCELLENCE: National Grading System Launch Signals New Era for Eswatini Hospitality ​The landscape of Eswatini’s hospitality and tourism sector has officially shifted from subjective quality to standardized, world-class acc […]

]]> 0 0027dcea4ad6cf0fb4426d85fc4f6c11 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1951 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:32:35 +0200 DIPLOMATIC ORCHESTRATION: King Mswati III Receives Credentials From SA and Zambian Envoys to Anchor New Trade Pipelines ​In a major consolidation of regional diplomatic and economic ties, His Majesty King Mswati III today officially received Letters of Credence from two h […]

]]> 0 006f1187b85a3ed1fb609845075bb9cf The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1946 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:05:20 +0200 LIVE MATCH CENTER: Stream the Game Action Directly on The Source ​Welcome to The Source Eswatini’s official digital broadcast center. In line with our commitment to accelerating digital media innovation and tra […]

]]> 0 96e68e3271aece9d12fb764b66113d4f The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1939 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:11:47 +0200 THE SIMUNYE REVOLUTION: How a 3-Day Media Blitz Repositioned a Music Festival into a Regional Economic Engine ​If you want to understand how market orchestration works in real-time, look no further than the rapid-fire ecosystem expansion executed by the o […]

]]> 0 941cdd10ae3f08fec284342905fad391 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1934 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:22:23 +0200 IP HAS GOT GAME: Minister Manqoba Khumalo Urges Sports Sector and Creators to Weaponize Intellectual Property for Economic Growth ​In an era where regional corporate dominance is increasingly driven by intangible assets, branding, and strategic market orchestration, the i […]

]]> 0 0913914cd42ded8953bb5923c3ac8b5f The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1926 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:49:00 +0200 The Trade Fair Trap: Why Most Eswatini Exhibitors Waste Thousands—and How to Fix It ​Every August and September, an expensive ritual takes place across Eswatini’s commercial landscape. ​Ambitious retail brands, corporate enter […]

]]> 0 ab024d00442ce5e68aa3d7a30e455464 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1922 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:42:39 +0200 THE PRICE THERMOMETER: May 2026 Inflation Hits 2.7% as Grocery Relief Battles Surging Utility and Transport Costs ​In an economic climate where tracking the everyday cost of living has become a corporate and household priority, the Central Statistical Office (CSO) h […]

]]> 0 4b65e45a6ba26ef49be21577eade3c6c The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1917 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:19:36 +0200 How ESWASA and the Competition Commission Balance Market Integrity with Global Export Readiness ​In an era of rapid regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a nation’s economic sovereignty is no longer guarded s […]

]]> 0 e4feef4090806886383064886096bb4c The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1908 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:28:55 +0200 MTN Eswatini Partners with Ministry of ICT to Launch Three Landmark Solutions for Farmers, Creators, and Healthcare ​In a major corporate push aligned with national development goals, telecommunications giant MTN Eswatini has officially unveiled three breakthrough d […]

]]> 0 4ae4da04ad76f6ec56ac438820f0a736 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1899 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:02:13 +0200 The Ghost in the Studio: Credo V Daniels, the AI Music Debate, and What it Means for Eswatini’s Creative Economy ​The global music industry is currently facing a defining identity crisis, and its ripples are landing directly on the shores of Eswatini’s e […]

]]> 0 b777dc85314db91b85837d769cbb3da3 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1893 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:14:59 +0200 The Hub Shifts: Ministers Confirm E124 Million Bus Rank Handover Date Ahead of Manzini Mall Construction ​The transformation of Eswatini’s commercial hub is about to enter its most complex operational phase. In a high-level strategic meeting, the Min […]

]]> 0 ce245493ce42ea568a47e7bd03438f15 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1890 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:51:52 +0200 ​The Backbone Battle: ESCCOM Resolves EPTC and Jenny Internet Dispute With E150,000 Penalty ​The regulatory landscape of Eswatini’s telecommunications sector has faced a decisive compliance test. In an official ruling released under General Not […]

]]> 0 3aa7b39713697e9708783cafb798b152 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1884 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:11:47 +0200 The Bushfire Influx: Air Traffic Surges and Border Diversification Anchor Eswatini’s Festival Economy ​According to an official press statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Kingdom of Eswatini has maintained a remarkably consistent and v […]

]]> 0 afda7a4acdb8c24e6882774b47f543cc The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1872 Sat, 30 May 2026 08:24:45 +0200 MAVUSO SHUTDOWN: Sbu De Drum DJ Defies the Bushfire Weekend with Massive One Man Show ​MANZINI – In what will go down as the most fiercely competitive entertainment weekend of 2026, Mavuso Sports Centre was turned into a roaring sea of tho […]

]]> 0 a82a0475da60dc5059d37b35efafc868 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1867 Wed, 27 May 2026 05:13:49 +0200 ERS Issues Urgent Warning on Tough New SARS Personal Goods Rules ​MBABANE – If you are planning to cross the border into South Africa anytime soon, your travel routine is about to face a major regulatory shake-up. The […]

]]> 0 89adaa7b1dc3fe43d24e876977f23c6c The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1858 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:56:48 +0200 THE COLLATERAL REVOLUTION: Central Bank Moves to Unlock Billions in Movable SME Assets ​MBABANE – For decades, the primary roadblock to scaling a business in Eswatini has been an unyielding, traditional banking rule: If you don’t own a bri […]

]]> 0 e02de2741472c72532e58467ecf6c4f1 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1853 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:52:09 +0200 THE BAKU EXPEDITION: Eswatini Angles for Eurasian Trade Corridor in Azerbaijan ​BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – In a high-stakes diplomatic play on the sidelines of the UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, Eswatini’s economic architects have initi […]

]]> 0 01eb6f1aa5e1b04181d3fb880bd3f3e8 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1849 Sat, 23 May 2026 22:53:46 +0200 THE E4 BILLION GAME CHANGER: Mankayane Sports Facility Enters Phase One ​MANKAYANE – The geopolitical economic landscape of Eswatini is being aggressively rewritten. In a development that permanently elevates Mankayane fro […]

]]> 0 3e537a55df2bf80480caf81d9e2e824b The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1840 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:22 +0200 THE LIVING ARCHIVE: How Number 43 Foundation is Weaponizing History for the Digital Generation ​In the theater of regional socio-economic development, history is often treated as a static monument—something to be archived, visited annually, and lef […]

]]> 0 2b232c4cee11234ae0339004ec63355b The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1833 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:03:42 +0200 THE EXECUTION ENGINE: Why Strategic Governance and Cash Flow Infrastructure Control Corporate Survival ​In the modern Southern African commercial landscape, the line between an enterprise that scales and one that collapses is rarely determined by the b […]

]]> 0 48308b78c7ce3efefa65534689f60d68 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1827 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:42:29 +0200 THE GREEN TRANSITION: Inside the Strategic Launch of Eswatini’s 58th International Trade Fair (EITF 2026) In the modern global marketplace, macro-economic survival is no longer just about trading volume—it is about structural sustainability. This shift took c […]

]]> 0 45d01309c79b86e65d4f404055a94382 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1822 Mon, 18 May 2026 19:21:05 +0200 THE LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS: Inside ESWACAA’s Strategic Capacity Building Strategy ​In high-consequence industries like civil aviation, operational safety and regulatory compliance are only as robust as the leadership steering the i […]

]]> 0 c02f769ec73cd40258b645906e6502ff The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1816 Mon, 18 May 2026 19:04:12 +0200 TWENTY YEARS OF IMPACT: Inside the Milestone Launch of Eswatini’s EYA 2026 Awards ​In the architecture of a developing economy, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are not merely participants—they are the foundation. This core phi […]

]]> 0 428279e13736f7f4c5145976f60af9e1 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1810 Mon, 18 May 2026 07:56:23 +0200 THE SQUEEZE AND THE SHIELD: Deconstructing Eswatini’s April 2026 Inflation Trajectory ​For executives and asset planners navigating Eswatini’s commercial landscape, the latest data out of the Central Statistical Office provides a vital p […]

]]> 0 499b85dda4f9aa02d92592a28686382f The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1805 Sat, 16 May 2026 15:38:02 +0200 LEGACY IN MOTION: The Strategic Evolution of Mbabane Burial Society In the business of dignity, trust is the ultimate currency. While many enterprises rise and fall with market trends, Mbabane Burial Society has stood as […]

]]> 0 d4f6fd6bba1fd2e3c291c23d33478412 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1797 Sat, 16 May 2026 14:56:52 +0200 The Commerce Marathon: Inside Minister Manqoba Khumalo’s May Economic Blitz ​May 2026 will be remembered as the month Eswatini’s industrial gears shifted from idle to overdrive. From the dirt of construction sites in Manzini to […]

]]> 0 6e752c4875b963bddf8c025a05b0f2b6 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1791 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:31:22 +0200 MALL MONEY MOVES: E2 Billion Manzini Mall Project to Ignite 3,000 Jobs ​MANZINI – The “Hub” of Eswatini is about to live up to its name. In one of the most significant private infrastructure investments in the Kin […]

]]> 0 5745024038704ea1fcabb4ba13a586e7 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1785 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:04:32 +0200 THE ANALOG TRAP: What a Hacking Thriller Teaches Eswatini About the Rise of Illegal Gambling Syndicates ​MBABANE – It starts with a high-paying job offer or the promise of “easy money” from a digital betting platform. But as Eswatini’s law enforcement recen […]

]]> 0 005a688e2bbca0f0be0a0ea910ab830e The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=1780 Sat, 09 May 2026 18:01:44 +0200 FIRST-CLASS DIPLOMACY: New KMIII Airport Lounges to Serve as Eswatini’s Gateway to the World ​SIKHUPE – Eswatini has officially unveiled Phase One of its new diplomatic lounges at the King Mswati III International Airport, completing a cri […]

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