Communication Specialist. Writer. Passionate about agriculture, climate change, education, gender, politics, human rights or let's just say life.
Eswatini
Joined August 2011
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After many months of desktop work, today I finally went out to Lawuba in #Eswatini's Shiselweni Region to find out how the wetland benefits the community. Conserving the environment benefits people but that's often the missing link in environmental conservation campaigns.
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Join UNDP Eswatini as the Small Grants Programme Coordinator and help communities, civil society, and local innovators tackle climate change, protect nature, and build a more resilient future.
Application details: bit.ly/4zFiQ3G
Application deadline: 04 Nov 2026
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🎤🎬ARE YOU A CREATIVE AGED 18–35?
Are you passionate about the creative arts and looking to turn your talent into a sustainable career?
👉 See the poster for more information and application details.
📌 Application deadline: 30 October 2026
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Today, Eswatini marked a significant milestone in protecting the ozone layer and tackling climate change with the launch of the Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Centre at Mhobodleni, under Kwaluseni Inkhundla.
🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/4eeMeW5
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WATCH | CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism, Marie Antoinette Rose-Quatre, says the launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius this week will strengthen Africa’s financial sovereignty and reduce reliance on external ratings agencies.
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🎥WATCH: What did the Industrial Development Corporation of Eswatini (IDCE) consider when awarding a loan to a young entrepreneur to establish a mini-grid in Bulimeni?
Read more about the project here: bit.ly/4rs0kZM
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Soon, world leaders will gather here at the @UN General Assembly to find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
This is my last #UNGA as Secretary-General and my message is clear: We need international dialogue, cooperation and collective action — now more than ever.
I will not give up the fight for a better world for everyone.
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Are you aged 18-35 and passionate about creating change through innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, climate action, creativity, or social impact? Apply to join YouthConnekt Africa Summit.
Application details are on the poster.
Deadline: Wednesday, 23 Sept 2026
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The Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Trade, through ESWASA & SEDCO, in partnership with UNDP under EYEP – funded by the MEPD – invites applications from registered youth-owned businesses in Eswatini to participate in Ingelo Certification Scheme.
Apply: tinyurl.com/rk3pnkpy
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In his latest blog, UNDP Resident Representative in Eswatini, @HenrikFranklin, explores why investing in people is essential to building a smarter, greener and more inclusive trade future for Eswatini.
Read the full blog ➡️bit.ly/4gXnQKz
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Reform can bring the UN closer to people: UN80 represents a genuine opportunity, not to reduce the ambition of the United Nations, but to strengthen its ability to deliver. There are encouraging foundations to build on,✍️Justina Kaluinaitė, @Forus_Int ipsnews.net/2026/09/unga-81-…
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About 150 stakeholders came together yesterday at the UNDP Sustainable Centre during the Eswatini International Trade Fair to tackle a critical question: How can businesses reduce the cost of doing business while becoming more productive and competitive?
📌bit.ly/4dcnGwn
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MSMEs, are you ready to unlock the financing you need to grow your business?
📅 Wednesday, 02 September 2026
⏰ 09:00 - 13:00
📍 Trade Fair 2026. UNDP Sustainable Centre, Mavuso Trade & Exhibition Centre, Manzini.
Register to participate: bit.ly/4iwSrzJ
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Stellenbosch University’s Dr Megan Bruwer says women are likely to be badly injured in car accidents because safety belts are designed for men. She says there should be women in engineering to design systems for women's needs.
Watch: tinyurl.com/49b8nj3j
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Officially launched yesterday through a partnership between the Government of Eswatini and UNDP, the Macetjeni iHub is the country's second community innovation hub.
Read full story: bit.ly/4waHZkI
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As the founder of Patience Delight, Lungelo joined the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, in cutting the ribbon to officially open the Ingelo Incubation Production Facility at Mpolonjeni, in the Hhohho Region.
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After six months of learning, growth and hands-on experience, 18 young graduates have successfully completed their internships at Standard Bank Eswatini under the Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme (EYEP).
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Today we witnessed the official opening of the first production cottage under the Ingelo Certification Scheme at Lugongolweni Inkhundla, a major milestone in strengthening Eswatini's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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This week, government, private sector, civil society, academia, and dev. partners came together at the Royal Villas Hotel, Ezulwini, for a 3-day Portfolio Sensemaking Workshop convened by @UNDPEswatini, facilitated by experts from the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa.
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It’s Day 3 & final day of #BushfireFestival2026, & our CREATE Champions are still on the ground connecting with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, corporates and financial institutions to raise awareness about the Catalyser for Renewable Energy Transition in Eswatini programme.
