While the government’s annual recruitment drive of young men and women into the army is to be welcomed as a noble gesture not just to beef up state security, but also to employ an emerging generation of emaSwati that needs to be absorbed into the economy, the interest taken by Read more
BY MAPHOSA SIPHESIHLE With a fresh slate and endless possibilities, it is time to start anew, level up, and make our mark. But amidst the hustle and bustle, let us focus on what truly matters: doing good. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, working professional, or stay-at-home parent, the call Read more
On Friday, five (5) local pastors graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theology facilitated by Hands on Africa (HOA) and awarded by Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary based in the United States of America (USA). Although Hands on Africa has offered subsidised theological training through various African countries since 2000, this Read more
BY NODUMISO MASEKO Have you ever wondered how the job application process looks from the opposite end? How does the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) work in practice, and what happens beyond it? I’m asking because most people seem to only worry about their end of things—getting the application sent. Yet Read more
Khuluma Eswatini has introduced a new initiative, The Inner Circle, which starts in January 2026. Through this initiative, Khuluma Eswatini seeks to facilitate professional connection and engagement between mid-career and entry-level professionals, allowing recent graduates from any field to connect virtually with experienced professionals for job career guidance and support. Read more
OK Foods sponsored Khuluma Eswatini’s GradConnect and Business Seminar to the tune of E11,500. The leading retail chain contributed towards refreshments to the value of E10, 000 while E1,500 went towards three grocery vouchers of E500 each. Thobeka Mkhonta, Samkelisiwe Dlamini, and Lungelo Manyatsi walked with these vouchers as OK Read more
BY TASEKHAYA DLAMINI Every era produces its own kind of graduate. Yesterday’s graduates walked into workplaces with clear structures, predictable career ladders, and employers who cared more about certificates than character. Today’s graduates are entering a landscape shaped by technology, global competition, unstable economies, and expectations that evolve faster than Read more
BY NONDUMISO MASEKO Over the past few weeks, our tertiary institutions have hosted their graduation ceremonies, which were wonderful to see. The pictures are so beautiful, and it’s obvious that the graduates are filled with joy; their families are beaming with pride. It’s a moment of undeniable achievement. But behind Read more
On Friday, Musa Dlamini, Headteacher of the John and Valera Allen Baha’i Primary School, reflected on the school’s outstanding results in last year’s external examinations. Dlamini engaged in this reflection during the school’s speech and prize-giving ceremony, where high-performing students, in academic and extra-curricular activities, were honoured for their accomplishments Read more
Eswatini Observer Acting Managing Director Mbongeni Mbingo will join Khuluma Eswatini’s job interview simulation panel on the 21st of November, which aims to equip recent graduates with critical skills to succeed in their job search. Mbingo, who has extensive hiring experience, particularly in print media, joins Gcebile Dlamini, a human Read more