Times of Eswatini 39 stories

Customer experience is everyone’s responsibility – researcher

EZULWINI – Customer experience should not be left to one department within an organisation, but treated as a responsibility shared by everyone who interacts with customers, a Zimbabwean research practitioner has said. Patson Gasura, who was speaking at the 11th Customer Service Experience Conference at SibaneSami Hotel, said businesses often focus heavily on customer service without considering the full experience a customer has with the organisation. Delivering a presentati…

Half of police homes declared unfit

MBABANE – Almost half of police residential properties have been declared unfit for human occupation. The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) says deteriorating housing and accommodation shortages have forced some officers to share facilities, leading to disputes, health risks and low morale. Its Second Quarter Performance Report, covering July to September 2026, states that health and environmental officials declared nearly half of police residential properties unsuitable…

Swimmer Fraser signs off with PB in Dakar

Swimmer Fraser signs off with PB in Dakar

DAKAR – Eswatini swimmer Luca Fraser signed off his 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games campaign on a high note after recording a personal best in the Men’s 50m Breaststroke. This was confirmed by Eswatini Chef de Mission (CDM) Zakhele Zulu, who reported that Fraser had improved his previous best time by one second in his final event. Swimming in Lane 1 during Heat 5 of 5, Fraser clocked 30.66 seconds to finish sixth in the eight-man heat. The 50m Breaststroke was his third event…

Sculptured Music and DJ Nana bring album tour to Eswatini

Sculptured Music and DJ Nana bring album tour to Eswatini

MBABANE – House music enthusiasts are in for a musical experience as NewLife Entertainment brings the Playhouse x Beyond Audio Album Tour to Eswatini on Friday, November 20, 2026. The event will take place at the iconic 23:28 Lounge at Checkers in Mbabane, where acclaimed South African house music producer and DJ SculpturedMusic will headline alongside renowned South African DJ and producer DJ Nana. The two music heavyweights are expected to deliver an unforgettable showcase…

Nobuhle Foundation wins MTN Golf Range contract

MBABANE – Nobuhle Dlamini Foundation has been appointed as the preferred operator of the MTN Golf Driving Range, marking a new chapter for the facility. The top golfer announced the big news on her social media platforms on Wednesday, describing the appointment as an exciting milestone for the foundation and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community. “I am delighted and deeply honoured to announce that the Nobuhle Dlamini Foundation has been appointed a…

Thobile Makhoyane set to showcase ‘Tribute to the Source’

MBABANE-Local musician Thobile Makhoyane is set to stage a musical theatre production, titled ‘Tribute to the Source’, on November 5 at the Mbabane Theatre Club. Created by Thobile Makhoyane, the performance project pays tribute to the elders who served as traditional custodians of the instrument. The title derives inspiration from legendary musician Smiles Makama’s album ‘The Source’, bringing awareness to the Smilophone an instrument Makama invented and used to create the…

Eswatini stars 3 points away from historic Zim title

Eswatini stars 3 points away from historic Zim title

MBABANE – Eswatini’s Neliswa ‘Tiger’ Dlamini, Thubelihle Mavuso, Yekisizwe Khumalo and Sambulo ‘Masoso’ Simelane stand on the verge of Zimbabwean PSL glory with Hardrock FC. Following a goalless draw on Wednesday afternoon between Kwakhe Thwala’s Scottland FC and Chicken Inn, top-of-the-table Hardrock now hold a commanding four-point lead with only two matches remaining in the Castle Premier Soccer League season. The mathematical advantage means Hardrock need just three poin…

MP questions Cabinet’s Funduzi report stance

MP questions Cabinet’s Funduzi report stance

LOBAMBA – Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini has questioned why Parliament should act on a report Cabinet reportedly rejected. Dlamini raised the concern during debate on the Ministry of Health’s second performance report, questioning the Executive’s position on the Funduzi Report. He said Cabinet had informed MPs that it had not adopted the Funduzi Report because it was neither implementable nor actionable. Dlamini questioned why the Executive would expect Parliament to act on…

Eswatini coach for ICC Nairobi Course

Eswatini coach for ICC Nairobi Course

MBABANE – Eswatini Cricket Association (ECA) has sent former national player Mancoba Jele to Kenya for an ICC Level 2 Coaching Course to boost local standards. The four-day training programme is scheduled to run in the period November 5-8, 2026 in Nairobi. It will be facilitated by experienced International Cricket Council (ICC) Master Educators Christopher Cardoso and Jolene Campher. Jele currently holds an ICC Level 1 Coaching Certificate alongside an ICC Level 1 Coach Tut…

Another EFA empty promise!

Explosive collected from IB Dlamini’s SA house – investigator

Radio licence awardee linked to 2021 unrest, MP claims

LOBAMBA – The granting of two commercial radio broadcasting licences has come under political scrutiny. This follows allegations that one of the awarded companies is linked to individuals associated with progressive political movements who were allegedly involved in the political unrest that rocked the country in 2021. The allegations were made by Mbabane East Member of Parliament (MP), Welcome Dlamini, who questioned the vetting process followed before the licences were awa…

Eswatini, UK discuss stronger trade, migration and bilateral cooperation

Local designer Lindelwe takes Eswatini’s creativity to Tokyo

Emtee rocks Swati merchandise on stage