Eswatini Roundup: Delayed salaries, cultural awards, forged items
Government retiree occupies state property
Retired Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has allegedly refused to vacate a government house after retirement. According to local news outlet Swaziland News, Chief Prince Jabhane, the King’s Advisor said that the former minister had not refused to leave but only expressed desire to buy the house situated at Queen Gate in the capital, Mbabane from government.
Economic innovation
The Manzini City Council has urged citizens to subscribe to a 24-hour operation vision intended to help boost the country’s economic boost. The City Council Mayor, Nozipho Dlamini acknowledged efforts by traders to begin the night market initiative at the flea market, a daily open market which houses all types of regular food and vegetables in the country. According to the Times of Swaziland, Dlamini further encouraged more traders to operate 24-hours from December into the new year, 2024. The flea market is also called the farmer’s market where one can buy the different variety of food found in the region.
Miss Cultural Heritage crowned
Seasoned model, Melinda Mavuso has been crowned Miss Cultural Heritage 2023/24. The event that was held at the George Hotel in Manzini, the capital of the Manzini Region in Eswatini saw Mavuso earn multiple gifts from different companies who sponsored the event. According to local news outlet New Observer, she will be assisted by four ambassadors from four regions, Nokwethu Motsa in Manzini, Lethukuthula Matsebula in Shiselweni, Luyanda Ndlela from Lubombo and Yandiswa Magagula in the Hhohho region.
Delayed salary payments for elections Clerks
Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has failed to pay salaries of elections Clerks for almost three months, Swaziland News has reported. According to the report, the situation has raised concerns particularly because some of these clerks borrowed monies from shylocks. They have since demanded from the Chairman of EBC when salaries will be released.
Football fan nabbed for selling fake items
A female fan of the Mbabane Highlanders’ football team has been arrested for selling counterfeit merchandise, using the team’s logo, New Observer has reported. The supporter was reportedly found with the items during a derby at Mavuso Sports Centre, a multi-use stadium in Manzini, Eswatini. They included grey vests and white T-shirts which were sold at E350 and E120 respectively. The supporter whose name was withheld was caught after selling a bulk of the items to unsuspecting fans.
