The Source Eswatini | Site-Wide Activity https://thesource.africa/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:22:07 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 70b0189aeebb7512419e8a438c01ba1d The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2278 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:22:07 +0200 RETAIL WATCH: Pick n Pay Launches Sub-E90 'Real Cosmetics' Range as Inflation Pinches Eswatini Shoppers ​MBABANE — As household budgets across Eswatini face unprecedented pressure from a 25% jump in public transport fares and diesel breaching E32.25 per lit […]

]]> 0 e6f2f6a2f16b29da38751f7c227a38f8 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2272 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:22:51 +0200 Standard Bank Retreats From Unayo—Why Bringing Back 'Instant Money' Signals a Major Win for Everyday Emaswati ​MBABANE — Four years after asking Emaswati to abandon a trusted money-transfer mechanism in favor of its ambitious digital platform Unayo, Standard Ban […]

]]> 0 e00fd8a7ef6badc9550a015331aac002 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2267 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:25:42 +0200 SPECIAL REPORT: The Death of Wicknell Chivayo and the Unraveling of His R3 Billion Energy & Infrastructure Vision in Eswatini ​MBABANE — The tragic death of controversial Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo in a fatal helicopter crash in Marondera, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday eve […]

]]> 0 7bc872973bbbadf06125edd5eba4cfd6 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2262 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:40:47 +0200 Global Volatility Hits Home: Eswatini Announces E3.43 Per Litre Fuel Price Surge Effective October 2 ​MBABANE — Eswatini is bracing for a steep economic shock following an official statement issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy on Sep […]

]]> 0 47845ff4a28805bb60811166413d5561 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2255 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:54:51 +0200 Keeping Eswatini’s Fleets Moving: How EPP Eliminates Tyre Downtime for Logistics & Heavy Plant ​MBABANE — In the high-stakes world of commercial haulage and industrial logistics, time is directly linked to operating margins. A single flat tyre on […]

]]> 0 36545b5458f7e77c3e154a56dcf3d356 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2245 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:46:47 +0200 Mdzimba View Clarifies Event Due Diligence, Moves to Assist Patrons With Refunds After Promoter Meeting ​MBABANE — Following widespread patron frustration over the failed entertainment showcase on September 25, 2026, management at Mdzimba View Shi […]

]]> 0 e316942c7d2af7d04ad013e06cd0e769 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2239 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:30:56 +0200 THE UNRAVELING PATTERN: As Promoter Controversy Hits Mdzimba View, Simunye Fest 2026 Faces an Operational Reckoning ​The Southern African event ecosystem relies heavily on promoter credibility, transparent vendor agreements, and bulletproof logistical execution. When a […]

]]> 0 87a20284497397f147f52d73cf81b216 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2236 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:39:11 +0200 THE PRICE OF STAPLE SURGERY: Inside Cabinet’s 4.23% Bread Price Hike and Eswatini’s Compounding Cost Crisis ​Eswatini households face a severe liquidity squeeze as Cabinet officially approves a 4.23% maximum price adjustment on regulated bread, effective O […]

]]> 0 7579fe57118c312cf2cd06ef860f58e8 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2230 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:15:35 +0200 THE RETURN OF THE CROWN JEWEL: How the PSPF-Tibiyo Joint Venture Signals a Strategic Revival for Ezulwini ​For nearly six decades, the Ezulwini Valley was defined by a single destination: the Royal Swazi Spa. Opened in 1965, the property did not merely p […]

]]> 0 f73deb52ecee8f26356743fb310733f4 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2226 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:35:31 +0200 BALANCING THE BOOKS: Mbabane Municipality Drives Income to E176M While Accelerating Infrastructure Spend ​In an environment marked by macro-tightening and unpredictable weather patterns, the Municipal Council of Mbabane has demonstrated impressive f […]

]]> 0 c108ac2cd6f1e28f4f525179e9299e92 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2221 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:04:53 +0200 THE THRONE TRAP: Why Scrolling on the Loo is Costing You Dearly ​It starts innocently enough. You step into the bathroom for a quick two-minute break, pull out your phone to check an urgent notification, and s […]

]]> 0 f147f5df8bea2ee8244f79132268994b The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2214 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:46:39 +0200 THE BLUEPRINT OF GRIT: How DJ Sbu and LaunchPad 2026 Are Redefining Enterprise & Faith in Eswatini ​In today’s volatile macroeconomic landscape, building a resilient commercial enterprise requires far more than venture capital—it demands opera […]

]]> 0 f8f29149c240a51ad692332b7dadebc9 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2209 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:09:26 +0200 CARTOGRAPHIC RECLAIM: How a UN Map Vote Unlocks Africa’s True Scale, History, and Economic Power ​Maps are not passive geographic drawings; they are instruments of power, geopolitics, and cultural perception. For nearly five centuries, global e […]

]]> 0 8d4ec0cfe014994d432d22d387a84204 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2205 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:43:56 +0200 THE DARK MECHANICS OF INTIMACY: Spiritual Parasitism, Energy Harvesting, and the Transmission of Bad Luck ​In standard wellness discussions, intimate energy exchanges are often framed as passive or accidental—a gentle blending of emotions where lingering fee […]

]]> 0 0703dffaae48e9367d79a861a732f6a3 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2202 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:57:59 +0200 THE DECENTRALISATION ENGINE: Inside the Economic Strategy Behind Malkerns Parkview ​Eswatini’s commercial landscape achieved another infrastructure milestone today as the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khu […]

]]> 0 7a330709d93bf7a5632aa307f7cc9200 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2195 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:04:33 +0200 ​CRISIS IN MANZINI: Regulators Launch Formal Inquiry Into Fatal Bhunu Mall Cantilever Structural Failure ​Eswatini’s construction and commercial property sectors are under intense scrutiny following a catastrophic structural failure at Bhunu Mall in Man […]

]]> 0 bc24324f21c418af289e994d29be63e2 The Editorial Team wrote a new post https://thesource.africa/?p=2191 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:26:32 +0200 THE FREQUENCY OF PROGRESS: Inside Sakha Live FM’s E200m Market Disruption Strategy ​Eswatini’s commercial broadcasting sector entered a transformative decade this week after the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) officially awa […]

]]> 0 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 […]

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