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30th August, 2023

Clean-up campaign

Being neighborly indeed - Parliamentary Service employees and staff members from neighboring Eswatini National Archives, teamed up to clean their surrounding areas. This exercise is in line with the initiative to keep the country clean as the 55th double celebration is approaching.

23rd August, 2023

Launch of the Cleanup Campaign by the Parliamentary Service Staff

Clerk to Parliament Mr. Benedict Xaba and the staff of the Parliamentary Service, embarked on a cleanup campaign initiative as the country prepares for the upcoming double celebrations in commemoration of the country’s 55th independence and His Majesty King Mswati III’s 55th birthday.

30th May, 2023

Senators fine-tune the Royal Science and Technology Park Bill No. 21 of 2022

Senators fine-tune the Royal Science and Technology Park Bill No. 21 of 2022 at a workshop that was held at the Royal Villas.

12th May, 2023

10th ASSECAA Retreat - Day Two

Senators of the Parliament of the kingdom of Eswatini and Clerk to Parliament Mr. Benedict Xaba all smiles as they witness Senate President Ps Lindiwe Dlamini and President of the House of Councilors of Morocco H.E. Enaam Mayara sign a Protocol of Cooperation on Parliamentary Consultation between the House of Councilors of the Kingdom Morocco and Senate of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

11th May, 2023

10th Retreat of the Association of Senates, SHOORA and Equivalent Councils in Africa and Arab World (ASSECAA)

The highly anticipated 10th Retreat of the Association of Senates, SHOORA and Equivalent Councils in Africa and Arab World (ASSECAA) started on a very high note where the Senate of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini hosted the high-level meeting.

17th March, 2023

Senate President's Meeting with UNAIDS Regional Director and Country Director

Senate President Pst. Lindiwe Dlamini had high level talks with UNAIDS Regional Director Anne Shongwe who was accompanied by outgoing Country Director Rose Craigue in Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini where they discussed issues related to HIV and AIDS, and its impact especially on young women and men and measures that could be taken to reduce the number of the infected and affected countrywide.

7th March, 2023

Senate President leads delegation for a benchmarking excesise

Senate President Pst. Lindiwe Dlamini was in Rwanda for a four-day study visit where she was welcomed by her counterpart Senate President Kalinda Francois Xavier.

17th February, 2023

Official State Opening of Parliament

His Majesty King Mswati III officially opened the 5th Session of the 11th Parliament.

6th January, 2023

Senate President in Australia

The 26th Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth Conference in Australia: 3-6 January, 2023

21st December, 2022

2022 End of Year Service

Presiding Officers, Management and Staff of the Parliamentary Service ended the year 2022 on a high note as they held a thanksgiving service themed, “The Impact of Thanksgiving”. The service which was held in Parliament was attended by officials from neighbouring institutions such as, the Eswatini National Archives, Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC), King Sobhuza II Memorial Park and the Eswatini National Trust Commission.

30th November, 2022

Launch of the HIV/AIDS Wellness Strategic Plan Cont.

It was fun and games galore for Parliamentarians, Staff of the Parliamentary Service and Organizations at the Somhlolo Stadium during the official launch of the HIV/ AIDS Wellness Strategic Plan for the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

30th November, 2022

Launch of the HIV/AIDS Wellness Strategic Plan

It was such a historic moment when the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini officially launched its Wellness HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan 2022-2026 at the Somhlolo National Stadium.

30th November, 2022

Launch of the HIV/AIDS Wellness Strategic Plan Cont.

4th November, 2022

PAC at AFROPAC Meeting in Monrovia – Liberia

PAC Chairman, Hon Musa Kunene (seated-r), posing with the newly elected leadership of the African Organization of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) where he was elected as Treasurer of the organization.

24th October, 2022

PAC in Gaborone-Botswana for SADCOPAC

PAC Chairperson, Hon. Musa Kunene posing with the award received by the Eswatini PAC in recognition of their work.

24th October, 2022

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Gaberone - Botswana

A delegation of the Public Accounts Committee led by the Chairman Hon. Musa Kunene (MP), is in Gaberone – Botswana attending the Southern Africa Development Community Organisation for Public Accounts Committees ( SADCOPAC)Conference and Annual General Meeting.

12th October, 2022

Parliament officials unpacking the Strategic Plan to youth representatives

Officials from the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini had a meeting with youth representatives from the four regions of the country.

19th September, 2022

Public Accounts Committee Business

The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), appeared before the Public Accounts Committee to answer on the misuse of funds under the Eswatini Television Authority (ESTVA). This is a continuation of the Second Session of the Compliance Audit Report in the House of Assembly Chamber.

2nd September, 2022

Public Accounts Committee Business

The Ministry of Defense appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to explain reasons for overpayment of salaries to an army officer. Leading the team was its Principal Secretary Prince Sicalo. This is a continuation of the Second Session of the Compliance Audit Report in the House of Assembly Chamber.

1st September, 2022

Public Accounts Committee Business

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to answer on misappropriated funds at the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC)-a government owned entity. Leading the team was the Ministry’s Principal Secretary Ms. Dorcas Dlamini. This is a continuation of the Second Session of the Compliance Audit Report in the House of Assembly Chamber.

31st August, 2022

The PAC Resumes Business

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) kick -started the Second Session of the Compliance Audit Report in the House of Assembly Chamber. The Ministry of Tourism was the first to appear before the PAC to answer on fraudulent activities and misappropreation of funds at Eswatini Tourism Authority, the National Trust Commission, Eswatini Environmental Authority and Piggs Peak Hotel.

4th August, 2022

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

Nomalungelo Ntombi Simelane (MP) Siphofaneni swearing in ceremony

2nd August, 2022

Senators attending a two-day Sensitisation Workshop on Gender Based Violence

Today marked the official opening of a two-day workshop on gender-based violence to sensitise Senators on issues related to gender-based violence that is rising at an alarming rate in the country.

26th July, 2022

Pan African Parliament

Hon. Robert Magongo and Hon. Victor Malambe pay a courtesy call to Zimbabwe President

19th July, 2022

Day 2 of the Internet Governance Forum

Senator Tony Sibandze in Lilongwe - Malawi - Day 2 of the Internet Governance Forum

18th July, 2022

Digital Policy Symposium

Senator Tony Sibandze is currently in Lilongwe Malawi to attend a Digital Policy Symposium themed “The role of Parliamentarians in shaping our common digital future: An African perspective”.

12th July, 2022

Hon. Speaker in Malawi to Attend the 51st Assembly Plenary Session

Honourable Speaker of the House of Assembly led a delegation from Eswatini Parliament to attend the 51st Assembly Plenary Session hosted by Malawi.

11th July, 2022

PAC in South Africa

The Public Accounts Committee at Eswatini Embassy in South Africa for Investigations

7th July, 2022

PAC in Mozambique

Public Accounts Committee in Maputo - Mozambique for Investigations

23rd June, 2022

Senator Sylvia Mthethwa raises country's flag in Ethiopia

Senator Sylvia Mthethwa is part of the new leadership of the African Parliamentarians Forum on Population and Development (AFPFPD).

20th June, 2022

Induction Workshop for New Senators

The newly appointed Senators attended an Induction Workshop at the Happy Valley Hotel where they were given an overview of how Parliament operates as stipulated in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Eswatini under the mandate of Representation, Legislation and Oversight.

16th June, 2022

Three Appointed Senators Take The Oath Of Office

Today marked the swearing in of three Senators who were recently appointed by the Head of State His Majesty King Mswati III.

14th June, 2022

PAC Members’ Workshop with Government Ministry representatives

Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) with Ministries of Finance, Health and Education on the first day of their Workshop on Improving Budget Execution and Monitoring at Sibane Sami Hotel (14-17th June, 2022).

9th June, 2022

Website & Strategic Plan Launch

H.E. Rt, Hon. Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini Officially Launches New Parliament Website & Strategic Plan 2022-2026

14th February, 2022

Red Monday: Love Heals

Parliamentarians, Management and Staff of the Parliamentary Service collaborated with organizations such as the International Organisation of Migrants, AMICAAL, and Save the Children in the execution of the SADC PF SRHR HIV/AIDS governance project.

8th October, 2021

Commonwealth Representative

Head of Public Sector Governance at the Commonwealth Dr. Roger Koranteng was in the country for a week long retreat for Parliamentarians at the Eswatini Revenue Service Auditorium (Ezulwini).

22nd April, 2021

Day Two of Senators' Retreat at Simunye Country Club - 22 April, 2021

Senators did not leave anything to chance on the second day of their Retreat where Senate President went straight into the programme for the day. Senators had to do a recap of the previous Retreat and a review of the Second Retreat.

21st April, 2021

The Kingdom of Eswatini has come a long way in the fight against HIV/AIDS

Mrs. Rose Kimeu Craigue who is Country Director UNAIDS emphasised the Kingdom of Eswatini has come a long way in the fight against HIV/AIDS and we have made great inroads. This was during the first day of the Senators' Retreat at the Simunye Country Club on 21st April, 2021.

21st April, 2021