Swaziland Labour News

12/01/2026

SANU workers , NAWUSHI and SHIAWU ,protests for COLA ,non remittance of pensions etc.

11/01/2026

*Zoom participation is available for those not based in State College or the U.S.! Register here: https://bit.ly/cgwr-luce

We have invited Prof. Stephanie Luce to Penn State to give a talk titled ‘Social and Labor Resistance in Authoritarian Times.’”

Monday, February 9, 2026 / 4:30-6 pm / Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, Penn State

America is going through a period of profound crisis, and there is an urgent need to act. Stephanie Luce’s talk will focus on how social and labor resistance must go beyond defense and move toward offense—highlighting the importance of having a clear vision
of what we are fighting for, developing long-term strategies, and building capacity for medium- and long-term struggles.

Stephanie Luce is Chair of the Labor Studies Department, Professor of Labor Studies at the School of Labor and Urban Studies, and Professor of Sociology at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. She is widely recognized for her research on living wage campaigns and movements. Her publications include Fighting for a Living Wage and Labor Movements: Global Perspectives. Her latest co-authored book is Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World.

Organizer: Center for Global Workers' Rights
Co-sponsors: Department of Sociology, The McCourtney Institute for Democracy, and Paterno Library

11/01/2026

The Eswatini Observer Sunday Edition covered a story about the ranking of Eswatini to be amongst the 10 worst countries for workers globally.
In the article TUCOSWA SG Mduduzi Gina said that the challenges with the tripartite is the cause for the negative rating of the country.
In the article the Eswatini Government,represented by the Commissioner of Labour Kingdom Mamba responded by stating that they are not aware of the methodology applied by the ITUC.He further promised to invite the ITUC and Satucc Satucc to Eswatini.

09/01/2026

Mbabane – The University of Eswatini has announced the introduction of new health and science academic programmes as part of efforts to respond to national health challenges and strengthen the country’s skills base. UNESWA Vice Chancellor Professor Justice Thwala made the announcement during an ...

09/01/2026

VACANCY- INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR

The Institute of Development Management (IDM) seeks to recruit a qualified Instructional Technology Administrator to support digital teaching, learning, and academic service delivery at the Institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Administer and support Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and classroom technologies.

Provide technical support and training to faculty, students, and staff on instructional tools and digital content delivery.

Develop, deploy, and maintain digital teaching resources in collaboration with academic departments.

Manage multimedia resources, smart classrooms, and virtual learning environments.

Ensure compliance with academic quality standards, data protection, and accessibility requirements.

Document and report on the adoption, usage, and impact of instructional technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in academic IT support or e-learning system administration.

Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital classrooms, and educational technologies.

Excellent facilitation and training skills for staff and students.

Ability to integrate instructional technology with academic programmes.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.

High ethical standards, adaptability, and commitment to innovation in learning.

Knowledge of guiding standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, ITIL v4, COBIT 2019, and local data protection laws.

APPLICATIONS

An application letter, detailed CV, certified copies of educational and professional qualifications, and contact details of three (3) referees should be emailed to:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 16 January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

09/01/2026

Announcement from SNAT regarding 13th cheques omissions in December 2025.

[UNPAID PRO RATA BONUS FOR EDUCATORS]

VMs™️ who did not get their pro rata bonus (13th cheque) are requested to register with the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) today 08-01-2026) and tomorrow (09-01-2026)-with their employment details.

09/01/2026

Projects to cut energy deficit in .

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

The EEC has made a 13.67% supplementary tariff increase application on top of their awarded 7% tariff increase for 2026/27 financial year. EEC seeks to adjust the total tariff increase for the 2026/27 financial year from 7% to 20%.

If this tariff increase is granted by the regulator the ESERA,it will put workers in more financial strain than they are already are. The Central Bank of Eswatini has cautioned against crippling household debt levels in Eswatini and electricity tariff increases can make it worse.

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07/01/2026

07/01/2026

Early pay for public service workers.

Early pay for civil servants.