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Monday, 30th December, 2024

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CLIMATE CHANGE:Meteorology Service warns as 42°C heatwave expected eSwatini on Tuesday.

Monday, 9th December, 2024

CLIMATE CHANGE:Meteorology Service warns as 42°C heatwave expected eSwatini on Tuesday.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENERGY:Eswatini Natural Resources Minister Prince Lonkhonkhela calls for Global Cooperation on Nuclear Technology.

Saturday, 30th November, 2024

ENERGY:Eswatini Natural Resources Minister Prince Lonkhonkhela calls for Global Cooperation on Nuclear Technology.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Environment Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane launches Temvelo Awards 2024.

Friday, 27th September, 2024

Environment Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane launches Temvelo Awards 2024.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Business Eswatini,European Union(EU) and other partners applauded for fostering eSwatini proposed multibillion renewable energy project.

Thursday, 19th September, 2024

Business Eswatini,European Union(EU) and other partners applauded for fostering eSwatini proposed multibillion renewable energy project.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

MALOLOTJA NATURE RESERVE ALLEGED ILLEGAL MINING IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT:Climate change, erosion, loss of biodiversity and chemical contamination of water.

Wednesday, 11th September, 2024

MALOLOTJA NATURE RESERVE ALLEGED ILLEGAL MINING IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT:Climate change, erosion, loss of biodiversity and chemical contamination of water.

By Musa Mdluli

New UNDP Eswatini Resident Representative Henrik Franklin meets Tourism and Environmental Affairs Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane during Green Indaba.

Friday, 23rd August, 2024

New UNDP Eswatini Resident Representative Henrik Franklin meets Tourism and Environmental Affairs Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane during Green Indaba.

By Musa Mdluli

ENVIRONMENT:Yibutse Green Action Executive Director Musa Ndlangamandla says organization to intensify awareness on environmental preservation and protection,appeals for resources from stakeholders.

Wednesday, 31st July, 2024

ENVIRONMENT:Yibutse Green Action Executive Director Musa Ndlangamandla says organization to intensify awareness on environmental preservation and protection,appeals for resources from stakeholders.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT:United Nations Development Program(UNDP)Eswatini calls for more action against climatic change,Sustainable Development Specialist says temperatures expected to rise.

Saturday, 22nd June, 2024

ENVIRONMENT:United Nations Development Program(UNDP)Eswatini calls for more action against climatic change,Sustainable Development Specialist says temperatures expected to rise.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Yibutse Green Action partners with UNDP, Mbabane Manicipality and Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA),trains journalists on environmental protection reporting.

Thursday, 20th June, 2024

Yibutse Green Action partners with UNDP, Mbabane Manicipality and Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA),trains journalists on environmental protection reporting.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT:Matsapha Allied Plastics Managing Director Peter Wolf says plastic carrier bags ban by Environmental Affairs Minister won’t affect manufacturing company, no job losses.

Wednesday, 5th June, 2024

ENVIRONMENT:Matsapha Allied Plastics Managing Director Peter Wolf says plastic carrier bags ban by Environmental Affairs Minister won’t affect manufacturing company, no job losses.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY:Minister of Environment Jane Mkhonta-Simelane says eSwatini’s land degradation threatening food security.

Wednesday, 5th June, 2024

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY:Minister of Environment Jane Mkhonta-Simelane says eSwatini’s land degradation threatening food security.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Climate-change awareness at the Bushfire festival,Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA) used entertainment platform to disseminate educational messages.

Monday, 3rd June, 2024

Climate-change awareness at the Bushfire festival,Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA) used entertainment platform to disseminate educational messages.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Yibutse Green Action Executive Director Musa Ndlangamandla applauds Environmental Affairs Minister Jane Mkhonta for banning plastic carrier bags.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024

Yibutse Green Action Executive Director Musa Ndlangamandla applauds Environmental Affairs Minister Jane Mkhonta for banning plastic carrier bags.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini urges African leaders to continue pursuing Green Revolution to enhance food production and reduce hunger.

Thursday, 9th May, 2024

Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini urges African leaders to continue pursuing Green Revolution to enhance food production and reduce hunger.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT:Eswatini rural women earn R29,732.00 in UNDP-Ministry of Tourism Lukhwane environment project.

Tuesday, 13th February, 2024

ENVIRONMENT:Eswatini rural women earn R29,732.00 in UNDP-Ministry of Tourism Lukhwane environment project.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

CLIMATE CHANGE:Hailstorm leaves multimillion damage again in eSwatini,Government waiting for international donors to assist.

Tuesday, 6th February, 2024

CLIMATE CHANGE:Hailstorm leaves multimillion damage again in eSwatini,Government waiting for international donors to assist.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

CLIMATE CHANGE-HAILSTORM DAMAGE:NNLC President Sibongile Mazibuko says Government not equipped to respond,calls for transformation of Disaster Agency to an independent State entity.

Tuesday, 6th February, 2024

CLIMATE CHANGE-HAILSTORM DAMAGE:NNLC President Sibongile Mazibuko says Government not equipped to respond,calls for transformation of Disaster Agency to an independent State entity.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Business Eswatini CEO Nathie Dlamini says country must reduce dependence on imported energy and embark on sustainable power generating projects.

Tuesday, 21st November, 2023

Business Eswatini CEO Nathie Dlamini says country must reduce dependence on imported energy and embark on sustainable power generating projects.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT: Moulding Better Future recycling plastic bottles to manufacture doors, desktops.

Thursday, 26th October, 2023

ENVIRONMENT: Moulding Better Future recycling plastic bottles to manufacture doors, desktops.

By Sicelo Mhlanga

WORLD OZONE LAYER DAY:Environment Minister Moses Vilakati says Manzini street vendors to receive free umbrellas to protect them from sun rays.

Thursday, 21st September, 2023

WORLD OZONE LAYER DAY:Environment Minister Moses Vilakati says Manzini street vendors to receive free umbrellas to protect them from sun rays.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Environment CEO Gcina Dladla thanks King for touching on United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Goals(SGDs) oriented climate change issue during Independence Double Celebration.

Sunday, 10th September, 2023

Environment CEO Gcina Dladla thanks King for touching on United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Goals(SGDs) oriented climate change issue during Independence Double Celebration.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER THEMBA MASUKU: Eswatini committed to fight climate-change.

Wednesday, 6th September, 2023

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER THEMBA MASUKU: Eswatini committed to fight climate-change.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

HIKING:Environment Authority CEO Gcina Dladla among hikers who explored nature at Malolotja Game Reserve on Sunday.

Sunday, 20th August, 2023

HIKING:Environment Authority CEO Gcina Dladla among hikers who explored nature at Malolotja Game Reserve on Sunday.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA) announces R300,000.00 grants for community environment projects, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Gcina Dladla urges emaSwati to apply.

Tuesday, 15th August, 2023

Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA) announces R300,000.00 grants for community environment projects, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Gcina Dladla urges emaSwati to apply.

By Colani Khulekani Maseko.

MAIL& GUARDIAN:Environmental Crime Investigation Senior Manager Kobus De Wet killed by hippo in Kruger National Park

Sunday, 13th August, 2023

MAIL& GUARDIAN:Environmental Crime Investigation Senior Manager Kobus De Wet killed by hippo in Kruger National Park

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT:Minister Moses Vilakati urges Malindza residents not to cut and destroy trees.

Sunday, 11th June, 2023

ENVIRONMENT:Minister Moses Vilakati urges Malindza residents not to cut and destroy trees.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT:Nhlangano Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Babsy Mavuso urges youth to venture into waste management to earn a living.

Saturday, 10th June, 2023

ENVIRONMENT:Nhlangano Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Babsy Mavuso urges youth to venture into waste management to earn a living.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY:Minister Moses Vilakati says plastic pollution threatening food security.

Tuesday, 6th June, 2023

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY:Minister Moses Vilakati says plastic pollution threatening food security.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

UNDP Eswatini to partner with government, pumps-in R600million for climate change projects.

Monday, 22nd May, 2023

UNDP Eswatini to partner with government, pumps-in R600million for climate change projects.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

CLIMATE CHANGE:Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini unveils UNDP eSwatini’s first environmental friendly electric car.

Monday, 22nd May, 2023

CLIMATE CHANGE:Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini unveils UNDP eSwatini’s first environmental friendly electric car.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY KHANGEZIWE MABUZA:Government, private sector must unite against climate-change.

Thursday, 18th May, 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY KHANGEZIWE MABUZA:Government, private sector must unite against climate-change.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MOSES VILAKATI:Play your part,mitigate climate change.

Friday, 24th March, 2023

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MOSES VILAKATI:Play your part,mitigate climate change.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MOSES VILAKATI:Eswatini facing serious donga challenges.

Saturday, 18th March, 2023

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MOSES VILAKATI:Eswatini facing serious donga challenges.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MOSES VILAKATI:We have integrated climate change into a National Development Plan(NDP).

Friday, 17th February, 2023

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MOSES VILAKATI:We have integrated climate change into a National Development Plan(NDP).

By Bongiwe Dlamini

ACTING NATURAL RESOURCES MINISTER JABULANI MABUZA: Let’s fight climate change or suffer the consequences.

Thursday, 16th February, 2023

ACTING NATURAL RESOURCES MINISTER JABULANI MABUZA: Let’s fight climate change or suffer the consequences.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE:Eswatini Prime Minister joins UN Secretary General, other world leaders.

Monday, 7th November, 2022

CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE:Eswatini Prime Minister joins UN Secretary General, other world leaders.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Acting Natural Resources Minister Jabulani Mabuza launches UNDP’s R15million Africa Minigrid Project.

Friday, 14th October, 2022

Acting Natural Resources Minister Jabulani Mabuza launches UNDP’s R15million Africa Minigrid Project.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Researcher Dr Wisdom Dlamini gets Science Achievement Award.

Wednesday, 12th October, 2022

Researcher Dr Wisdom Dlamini gets Science Achievement Award.

By Wendy Magagula

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER:Government committed in helping communities respond to effects of climate change.

Wednesday, 12th October, 2022

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER:Government committed in helping communities respond to effects of climate change.

By Wendy Magagula

Deputy Prime Minister Themba Masuku travels to Mozambique for AU/ SADC Disaster Risk Reduction meeting.

Friday, 9th September, 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Themba Masuku travels to Mozambique for AU/ SADC Disaster Risk Reduction meeting.

By Bongiwe Dlamini

Environment Minister calls for use of waste to enhance economic growth, job creation.

Friday, 15th July, 2022

Environment Minister calls for use of waste to enhance economic growth, job creation.

By Wendy Magagula

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: World Health Organization Eswatini calls for total banning of plastics bags.

Wednesday, 13th April, 2022

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: World Health Organization Eswatini calls for total banning of plastics bags.

By BY NELISIWE DLAMINI

UN Secretary General warns on climate change as hot temperatures rise

Tuesday, 3rd December, 2019

UN Secretary General warns on climate change as hot temperatures rise

By Zweli Martin Dlamini

Eswatini committed to combat climate change and its impacts

Friday, 1st November, 2019

Eswatini committed to combat climate change and its impacts

By Zweli Martin Dlamini