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8th December, 2025

PM, Senators Attend Workshop on Police Service Regulations 2025

H.E. the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Russel Dlamini, as Minister responsible for the Royal Eswatini Police Service, joined Senators, National Commissioner of Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) Manoma Masango, and senior officials of the Attorney General’s office at Sibane Sami Hotel.

3rd December, 2025

Parliamentary Outreach Session Highlights Urgent Calls for Disability Inclusive Reform.

As part of Parliament’s commitment to bringing governance closer to the people, Presiding Officers and Members of Parliament engaged directly with persons with disabilities, who used the platform to raise concerns and make requests.

3rd December, 2025

Parliament in Collaboration with the Deputy Prime Ministers Office and Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council International Day of Persons with Disability (IDD) 2025.

The atmosphere was electric at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre as Parliament, in partnership with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council, commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDD).

13th November, 2025

Renowned Spiritual Advisor to U.S. President Arrives for Year-End National Prayer Service.

Renowned Spiritual Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, Pastor Dr. Mark Burns, has arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini ahead of the Year-End National Prayer Service hosted by Their Majesties this Saturday.

23rd October, 2025

Parliamentary Committees Hold Joint Consultation on Climate Action and SRHR Integration

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Madala Mhlanga, today officially opened a joint consultation session at Happy Valley Hotel in Ezulwini.

21st October, 2025

Parliamentarians led by Speaker Jabulani Mabuza Represent Eswatini at 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Jabulani Mabuza, this morning delivered a speech at the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland.

16th October, 2025

Health Ministry Commits to Tighten Laws on Underperforming Suppliers

The Ministry of Health has pledged to strengthen laws and enforcement mechanisms targeting suppliers who repeatedly deliver goods late or with incomplete orders.

10th October, 2025

MPs Call for Increased Recruitment and Cross-Border Security Measures

The Ministry of Defence and National Security’s Second Quarter Performance Report came under debate in Parliament, with Members of Parliament commending progress while urging further action to address key national concerns.

18th September, 2025

Deserving Athletes Receive incentives from Sports Minister

Parliamentarians from Senate and the House of Assembly attended the Talent Search event aimed at celebrating and recognizing local talent across various sporting codes.

17th September, 2025

Health Portfolio Committee Engages Stakeholders

The Portfolio Committee of the Ministry of Health - House of Assembly were taking submissions on the Eswatini Medical Supplies Agency Bill No. 14 of 2025.

4th September, 2025

Parliamentarians Benchmarking Visit - 4th September, 2025

Eswatini Parliamentarians had a first-hand witnessing of how the KwaZulu Natal Legislature conducts its business as they observed a live sitting Durban.

13th August, 2025

House of Assembly Sitting

The Portfolio Committee of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade tabled the Companies' Bill No. 5 of 2024, before the House of Assembly.

6th August, 2025

Prime Minister Commends Senators for Support Towards National Transformation Plan.

His Excellency the Right Honourable Prime Minister Russell Dlamini commended Senators for their strong attendance during the inaugural session of the Grand Plan for the Transformation of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

6th August, 2025

The Senate President, Lindiwe Dlamini, stresses Parliament's role in driving the successful implementation of the Grand Plan for Eswatini.

President of the Senate, Lindiwe Dlamini has affirmed Parliament's commitment to transforming the Grand Plan for Eswatini from a visionary document into tangible outcomes.

4th August, 2025

Parliament Ready to Support National Transformation – Speaker Mabuza

Hon. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Jabulani Mabuza, has reaffirmed Parliament's readiness to support the implementation of the Kingdom's Grand Plan for National Transformation.

4th August, 2025

Eswatini Grand Plan Presentation for Honorable Members of Parliament

H.E. The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Russell Dlamini says, "The Grand Plan proposes a transformative 30-year agenda anchored around three pillars, Economic Transformation, Social Transformation, and Government Transformation

30th July, 2025

President of the Senate Champions Global Peace at IPU, Switzerland

The President of the Senate Lindiwe Dlamini, delivered a compelling and forward-looking address at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, held from 29 to 31 July 2025 at the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.

22nd July, 2025

Artificial Intelligence on Governance Worshop for Senate Members

Senators kick-started a two-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Programme hosted by the Ministry of ICT in collaboration with the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) at Emafini.

21st July, 2025

PM's Office First Quarter Performance Report Debate by the House of Assembly Portfolio Committee

During the Prime Minister's Office First Quarter Performance Report for 2025/26, Hon. Thandeka Mavuso raised concerns on the well-being of the Police force, particularly the practicality of shared housing arrangements.

18th July, 2025

Women Parliamentarians Rally Behind Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan

In a bold step towards safeguarding women's health, the Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan was officially presented to the National Women Parliamentary Caucus and key stakeholders during a high-level engagement at Happy Valley Hotel.

16th July, 2025

Parliament of Eswatini Welcomes African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Delegation

A high-powered delegation from the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), led by Hon. Commissioner Remy Ngoy Lumbu — Chairperson of the Commission and Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders — paid a courtesy call to the Parliament of Eswatini.

9th July, 2025

Tabling of First Quarter Reports for Ministry's and Bills

Two Bills were tabled in the House of Assembly namely: the Leadership Code of Conduct Bill, 2025 (Bill No. 8 of 2025), by Honourable Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Prince Simelane and the Nursing Council Bill, 2025 (Bill No. 5 of 2025), by Honourable Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula.

10th June, 2025

AI in Governance Training Program for Parliamentarians

Members of Parliament demonstrated strong engagement and curiosity on the opening day of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Training Program, hosted by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology at the Happy Valley Hotel.

5th June, 2025

Portfolio Committees Tour Cotton Value Addition Projects in Matsapha

Parliament Portfolio Committees responsible for the Ministry of Agriculture from both Houses undertook an informative tour of key textile firms operating under the Eswatini Cotton Board which was facilitated by the Eswatini Cotton Board under the Ministry of Agriculture.

2nd June, 2025

Senate President Commends Transparency in Alcohol and Tobacco Levy Deliberations

President of the Senate, Lindiwe Dlamini, praised Finance Committee Chairperson, Senator Tony Sibandze, for his ethical conduct in declaring a conflict of interest and recusing himself from chairing deliberations on the Alcohol and Tobacco Levy (Amendment) Bill, due to his business interests in alcohol sales. Senator Siphelele Mkhonta took over as chair.

19th March, 2025

Senate Committee Reviews Home Affairs Performance Report and Budget Estimates.

The Senate Portfolio Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs convened to deliberate on the Ministry's Annual Performance Report and Budget Estimates in a session chaired by HRH Sen. Princess Temaswati.

7th March, 2025

Women Regiment being commissioned for Hlane Buganu Cultural Ceremony

In a powerful display of culture and heritage, honourable guests of Eswatini Parliament, alongside local Women Parliamentarians, and staff of the Parliamentary Service, proudly joined the Lutsango (Women) regiment for Marula festival.

6th March, 2025

Sensitization Workshop for African Women in Politics

A delegation of influential women leaders in politics from across Africa arrived in Eswatini to discuss key issues affecting women and marginalized groups.

6th March, 2025

International Women's Day Dinner and Panel Discussion

In honour of #InternationalWomensDay, the local Women's Parliamentary Caucus hosted a special welcome dinner, uniting influential political leaders, advocates, and changemakers.

21st February, 2025

Women Parliamentarians and staff of the Parliamentary Service Heading to Present 'Tetfulo' to Her Majesty The Queen Mother.

Women Parliamentarians and staff of the Parliamentary Service carrying their gift baskets to be presented before Her Majesty the Indlovukazi at eBuhleni Royal Residence.

21st February, 2025

President of the Senate Commissions the Women Regiment (Lutsango) for the Buganu Cultural Ceremony.

President of the Senate Lindiwe T. Dlamini commissioned the Women Regiment of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini to participate in the internationally acclaimed Buganu/Marula national event to be held at eBuhleni Royal Residence from the 21st - 23rd February 2025.

14th February, 2025

Budget Speech 2025/26

The Minister for finance Honorable Neal Rijkenberg has disclosed a E32.6 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year.

13th February, 2025

Eswatini National Science Week Launch

The Department of Research, Science, Technology and Innovation (RSTI) in the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology led by Dr. Rejoice Maseko, has launched the Eswatini National Science Week under the theme, "Igniting Curiosity, Inspiring Innovation: Science for a Sustainable Economic Growth.\"

31st January, 2025

Remarks By The President Of The Senate During The Official State Opening Of The Second Session of the 12th Parliament.

In her welcoming remarks, President of the Senate Lindiwe T. Dlamini says, "the Youth is a very important sector of our society and therefore, we have to be attentive to our responsibility to judiciously guide the process of preparing the leaders of tomorrow and create the necessary environment for nurturing cohesive future generations\".

31st January, 2025

Speech From The Throne

His Majesty King Mswati III says, there has been some tangible achievements by the Legislators, as reflected in the First Session of the 12th Parliament.

29th November, 2024

The elderly were surprised with special gifts from Parliamentarians

Parliamentarians held a campaign to combat scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and AIDS at the University of Eswatini – Kwaluseni Campus.

29th November, 2024

Soccer was part of the activities during Parliament Wellness Day

The electrifying match between Councilors and Parliamentarians at the UNESWA soccer field was a highlight of the campaign to combat gender-based violence and AIDS.

29th November, 2024

The Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) has been established to empower women across the board.

President of the Senate Lindiwe Damini says the Women Parliamentary Caucus has a mammoth task of promoting the inclusion of women in key decision-making roles, supporting capacity-building efforts to empower women legislators, scrutinising government actions to ensure gender equality is prioritized and lobbying for policies that advance women's rights.

29th November, 2024

The Public given a chance to directly ask Parliamentarians questions and to state their concerns.

History was made when Speaker of the House of Assembly Hon. Jabulani Mabuza availed an opportunity for the general public to voice out their concerns and ask questions about matters that need to be addressed and in turn conveyed to the Executive.

29th November, 2024

Taking Parliament to the People of Kwaluseni to commemorate the World AIDS Day and GBV Awareness

It was a marvel to see Parliamentarians come in their numbers in collaboration with strategic partners intentionally embarking on a peaceful and critical exercise of taking Parliament to the people.

11th November, 2024

The Portfolio Committee of the Ministry of Information Communications and Technology in the House of Assembly Debated the Ministry’s Second Quarter Performance Report.

Hon. Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Sen. Savannah Maziya, said the Ministry has made significant strides

1st November, 2024

The Portfolio Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the House of Assembly Debated the Ministry’s Second Quarter Performance Report

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation's Second Quarter Performance Report was presented to the Portfolio Committee by Acting Minister Hon. Mabulala Maseko for debate.

1st November, 2024

Women Parliamentary Caucus Cancer Awareness Campaign

The Women Parliamentary Caucus of Eswatini Parliament spearheaded a significant cancer awareness campaign, highlighting the importance of education and support in the fight against cancer.

30th October, 2024

The Ministry of ICT Launches a Corporate Identity Manual and Government Email

The Ministry of Information Communications and Technology (ICT) has launched the country’s historic Corporate Branding Manual and the Government Email System.

24th October, 2024

The Ministry of Finance Portfolio Committee in a Clause by Clause Session.

The Senate Portfolio Committee of the Ministry of Finance, led by its Chairperson Senator Tony Sibandze, were engaged in a Clause by Clause Session for the Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill No. 09 of 2024.

24th October, 2024

An early Christmas for a rural Shiselweni Primary School as Clerk to Parliament showers them with gifts.

Clerk to Parliament Benedict Xaba has implored learners of Mbowane Primary School to respect their elders and teachers, adding that they must never forget their humble beginnings.

17th October, 2024

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) conducted an inspection in loco for three (3) projects under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade.

The PAC recently undertook a critical inspection in loco to assess the financial management and accountability of three significant projects under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade.

16th October, 2024

Data Collection Workshop for Strategic Plan of the Department of Research, Science, Technology & Innovation (RSTI).

Portfolio Committees of The Senate and The House of Assembly for the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), attended a Data Collection Workshop.

14th October, 2024

Workshop on Disability and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for MPs

Hon. Speaker Jabulani Mabuza officially opened a 2-day Sensitization workshop on Disability and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Members of Parliament.

14th October, 2024

President of the Senate addresses the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union

Senate president Lindiwe Dlamini says that social media platforms have their pros and cons. For example, they can be a powerful tool for empowerment and information dissemination, however, they can also contribute to the rapid spread of the scourge of misinformation.