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The newspaper is distributed throughout the entire 4 regions of the country in both rural and urban areas
-The market share of the readership is approximately 50% of the Print Media Market
-It is published seven times a week; Monday to Sunday
-It is read by all age groups from the youngest school going child to the elderly
Eswatini Observer is also available on PressReader: https://www.pressreader.com/newspapers/n/eswatini-observer-9ZB3

14/09/2025

KING CALLS FOR PEACE AT MKHITSINI
His Majesty King Mswati III has appealed to the people of Mkhitsini to gift him peace, urging the community to bury the hatchet and move forward after the unrest that rocked the chiefdom in 2021.
The unrest started after the tragic shooting of Mlondi Mndzebele by Chief Mfukama Mndzebele, which ignited anger leading to violence, the torching of the chief’s residence and further loss of life

MINISTRY ORDERED TO RESTART EVALUATION OF E400M TENDER:
The Ministry of Health has been ordered to restart the evaluation of a critical E400 million tender for the supply of surgical dressings and sutures.
This follows a ruling by the Independent Review Committee (IRC), which sided with Top EMS Healthcare, a local supplier that challenged its exclusion from the process.

ESWATINIMED COURT BATTLE: EXPLOSIVE CLAIMS SURFACE IN COURT:
EswatiniMed Principal Officer Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane says there’s a plot to hijack the country’s largest medical aid fund.
In his affidavit, Simelane alleges that influential figures want to push him and Board Chairman Samuel Dlamini out and replace them with loyal allies.

HIS MAJESTY LAUDS INCREASED KING’S GOLF CUP SPONSORSHIP
His Majesty King Mswati III has welcomed the increase in sponsorship for this year’s edition of the King’s Golf Cup, which has grown from E2.8 million to E3.1 million.
The sponsorship was unveiled during a dinner held at Lozitha Royal Palace on Friday, where companies presented their contributions.
The Eswatini Royal Insurance Corporation (ERIC) contributed the largest share with a sponsorship of E1.2 million.

13/09/2025

NEW WANDERERS DIRECTOR CALLS FOR UNITY, COMPETITIVE SEASON:
New Manzini Wanderers Director, also former Khubutha MP Mlamuli Mabuza, has been officially unveiled to the team's supporters.
Addressing the supporters during a meeting held at the Manzini Library,Mabuza promised a season of unity and strong competition on the field.
The unveiling was officiated by the Council of Elders, represented by Phizwa Zwane, who welcomed Mabuza into his new role with the club.

13/09/2025

TOLISHI ARRESTED IN PIGG’S PEAK
The long arm of the law finally caught up with Siboniso Tolishi Hlophe (30) while he was roaming the streets of Pigg's Peak today.
Hlophe, of Mganwini, was wanted by Mliba Police in connection with two attempted murder cases, whereby he allegedly stabbed two men on the chest with a spear during an altercation at a drinking spot.
The Royal Eswatini Police Service has since extended gratitude to members of the public for the tip-off that led to the arrest of the suspect

13/09/2025

MANZINI WANDERERS SUPPORTERS ELECT NEW COMMITTEE:
Manzini Wanderers supporters have elected their new National Supporters Committee. This was during a meeting held at the Manzini Library today. The members were warmly welcomed by Council of Elders representative Phizwa Zwane and new Club Director Mlamuli Mabuza.

Committee Members:
Chairperson: Mthunzi Dlamini
Vice Chairperson: Bopha Nxumalo
Secretary: Sthandayena Dlamini
Treasurer: Mancane Gama
Members: Majaivane Dlamini, Nandi Magagula and Nomvuyo Ngozo

13/09/2025

POETRY IN MOTION!
The stage at Sidvwashini AMICAAL Centre is on fire, as Changing Lives Association hosts
the Inkondlo Likhaya Lemagugu Poetry Workshop.
From across the border, South Africa’s poets including Umlob’ Shiyakulenga, Ngci’ Indlovulenhle, Unklibikhazibhile, Armstrong, Siko Da Poet and Vuxk Da Mageba, are exchanging verses with some of Eswatini’s finest including Imbongi Yasentfonjeni, Imbongi Yomzulu, Thando Msamaliya, Mabhengeta De Poet and MK Dostraps.
It’s all about healing, empowerment and raw creativity. Voices are rising, stories are flowing and the vibe is truly unstoppable.

13/09/2025

INDVUNA 'VIVANE' LEADS OVER 250 IMBALI TO UMKHOSI WOMHLANGA
Over 250 Imbali, led by Indvuna Bongiwe ‘Vivane’ Hlatjwako, joined Umkhosi Womhlanga at Emashobeni Royal Residence.
The maidens delivered reeds before Zulu king, His Majesty King Misuzulu and were led by Princess Tensindiso and Ndlunkulu Sihle kaMawewe.
The Eswatini delegation also included Prince Majaha, Prince Hlangabeza, Imbali Overseer Hlangabeza Mdluli and Attorney General Sifiso ‘Mashampu’ Khumalo.

13/09/2025

EMASWATI DIVIDED OVER SA COURT RULING ON SURNAMES:
Most Emaswati have expressed reluctance to embrace the recent South African Constitutional Court ruling that allows men to take their wives’ surnames, saying it clashes with long-standing cultural traditions.
Prominent traditionalist Elliot Mkhatshwa has firmly rejected the ruling, while Traditional Healers Association President Makhanya Makhanya has openly welcomed and endorsed it.

What do you think, should Eswatini follow suit or keep tradition?

https://eswatiniobserver.com/emaswati-say-no-to-men-taking-wives-surnames/

13/09/2025

ESWATINI BANK LAUNCHES 'SWIPE & WIN ' SUMMER PROMOTION:
Eswatini Bank has officially launched its Swipe & Win promotion, running from September 15 until December 2025. Customers who use their Eswatini Bank debit cards to shop stand a chance to win exciting prizes including a trolley dash, a weekend getaway for two and much more.
Just swipe your card when making purchases and you could be one of the lucky winners this summer!

13/09/2025

OVER 20 000 JOBS AT RISK-REPORT
According to Business Eswatini, the country is facing a looming labour market crisis as a proposed outright ban on triangular employment threatens to wipe out more than 20 000 jobs, destabilising key economic sectors and imperil business viability across the country. This was revealed in the “Impact Analysis Report on the Prohibition of Triangular Employment,”.

PALLAZZO ICC JOB SEEKERS: ‘WE WILL TRY AGAIN:
Though turned away without interviews, some of the over 1000 hopeful Emaswati that flooded the Hilton Garden Inn in Mbabane, responding to what they believed were walk-in interviews for roles at the soon-to-open International Convention Centre (ICC) under Palazzo Ezulwini, say they would do it all again if it meant a chance at employment.

EMASWATI SAY NO TO MEN TAKING WIVES SURNAME:
Emaswati are not keen on adopting the recent South African Constitutional Court ruling that allows men to assume their wives’ surnames after marriage. The ruling has been viewed by a majority of Emaswati, especially men, as a move that is incompatible with deeply rooted cultural values.

MANZINI WANDERS FC UNVEILS EX NSINGIZINI DUO, 2 OTHERS:
Manzini Wanderers FC has unveiled four players and amongst them are two former Nsingizini Hotspurs players.
During the unveiling ceremony which took place at Manzini Heights Building in Manzini this morning, the hub giants also unveiled goalkeeper Mario Jamine from Mozambique.

12/09/2025

ROYAL SWING OF GENEROSITY:
His Majesty King Mswati III has unveiled a whopping E3.1 MILLION sponsorship package for this year’s King’s Golf Cup .
The figure is set to grow as more sponsors show interest in joining this prestigious initiative.The announcement was made during a glamorous dinner at Lozitha Palace.
The King’s Golf Cup just keeps getting bigger and better.

12/09/2025

VICTORY FOR EKUKHANYENI:
Ekukhayeni High School has claimed the crown as the overall winner of the Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini Company of the Year competition. With this remarkable triumph, the school now sets its sights on Abuja, Nigeria, where it will proudly represent Eswatini at the Africa Region JA showdown on December 4, 2025

12/09/2025

Five schools namely; Vulamasango, St Mary’s, Usuthu Forest, Kukhanyeni and Bontsanga High Schools have made it through to the top five of the Junior Achievement Eswatini Company of the Year ( COY) competition held at Metropolitan Evangelical Church. The overall winner will have the privilege of representing Eswatini during JA continental competition in Abuja, Nigeria on December 4, 2025

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