• #111 (no title)
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • COVID-19 Coronavirus Global Data
  • Home 3
  • Job Dashboard
  • Jobs
  • Log In
  • Post a Job
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Reset Password
  • Sign Up
  • Tenders
  • test
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Independent News
  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Global Data
  • News
    • Local
    • South Africa
    • Africa
    • World
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Markets
    • Finance
    • Businesses
    • World Economy
  • Technology
  • Travel
    • Travel News
    • Hotels
    • Domestic Tourism
    • Health
    • Home and Garden
    • Motoring
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • Local
    • Upcoming Events
    • International
    • Celebrity News
    • What’s On
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Tenders
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • Legend Corner
    • International Sports
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Tennis
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Golf
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Global Data
  • News
    • Local
    • South Africa
    • Africa
    • World
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Markets
    • Finance
    • Businesses
    • World Economy
  • Technology
  • Travel
    • Travel News
    • Hotels
    • Domestic Tourism
    • Health
    • Home and Garden
    • Motoring
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • Local
    • Upcoming Events
    • International
    • Celebrity News
    • What’s On
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Tenders
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • Legend Corner
    • International Sports
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Tennis
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Golf
No Result
View All Result
Independent News
No Result
View All Result
Home News Local

Govt calls employed people to return to work

Nhlanhla Ngwenya by Nhlanhla Ngwenya
July 6, 2021
in Local, News
2 min read
0
Government bans the delivery of petitions at Tinkhundla centers

Acting Prime Minister Themba Masuku

Mbabane: After almost a week of unrest and uncertainty, accompanied by violent protests all over the country damaging property and businesses costing over E3 billion, the acting Prime Minister Themba Masuku has urged emaSwati to return to work and rebuild the economy, but warned that the curfew was still in force.

Masuku was speaking on Monday afternoon at the Cabinet offices where he was addressing the nation regarding the current situation.

Masuku urged emaSwati to open unaffected businesses and start rebuilding the economy. “We encourage all emaSwati to continue driving our economy by returning to work and opening all businesses that were unaffected.”

He said the opening of businesses should be done with full compliance with COVID-19 regulations emphasizing that the curfew remains in force. “Offices close at 3:30 pm and no movement of people from  6:00 pm until 5:00 am.”

In the past weeks in Eswatini has experienced events of violence, arson, and looting on an unprecedented scale which led to the destruction of property and loss of life.

Masuku said the unacceptable damage to Government and private property perpetrated by looters was worth billions of Emalangeni, causing a major setback to the country’s socio-economic growth and stability.

He said the current estimate reveals that the cost of damage stands at about E3 billion, with 5 000 jobs lost and counting. Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) were also not spared by these looters, as approximately 1 000 small businesses were affected.

The acting prime minister said, despite the setback, the government is pleased to note that the situation on the ground has stabilized over the past few days, as security forces have resolutely ensured the maintenance of peace and order across the four regions of the country.

He said security forces will continue to be vigilant in ensuring the safety of the public, businesses, and other property.

Masuku also highlighted that as the government they were happy to receive the SADC Troika organ who was on a fact-finding mission on the current situation in the country.  He said the SADC fact-finding mission will continue in due course as we share the common regional objective of ensuring sustainable peace and stability in our region.  Masuku pleaded with the nation to stay calm and patient while the process was ongoing.

Tags: Eswatini ProtestsThemba Masuku
Share2Tweet1Share1
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Percy Simelane joins King’s Office

Next Post

eSwatini killings: All the King’s men vs the people

Nhlanhla Ngwenya

Nhlanhla Ngwenya

Related Posts

Vuma Reputation Management takes SA Politician to task
Local

Vuma Reputation Management takes SA Politician to task

July 16, 2021
COVID-19: Eswatini records two (2) new deaths, confirmed cases shoot up to 909
Local

Over 800 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths in five days

July 16, 2021
King calls Sibaya amid unrest
Local

King calls Sibaya amid unrest

July 14, 2021
Next Post
eSwatini killings: All the King’s men vs the people

eSwatini killings: All the King’s men vs the people

Discussion about this post

ADVERTISEMENT
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

May 29, 2023
Ministers Phila Buthelezi and Harries Bulunga pose with stakeholders during the official opening of the 2023 Eswatini Career Expo.

Eswatini Career Expo 2023 promotes skills, entrepreneurship for inclusive economic growth

May 18, 2023
Ncaza’s to give evidence in Sipho Shongwe murder trial

‘Ncaza’ watches his footage killing Victor

February 15, 2022
MP Bacede Mabuza arrested for allegedly forging SRA tax clearance certificate

MP Bacede Mabuza arrested for allegedly forging SRA tax clearance certificate

August 5, 2020
TUCOSWA reported Eswatini for banning Trade unions gatherings

TUCOSWA reported Eswatini for banning Trade unions gatherings

May 30, 2023
Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

May 29, 2023
His Majesty King Mswati III making his remarks during the launch and sod cutting of selected business projects at Malkerns Square.

King Mswati III Prioritizes Business Protection for Economic Growth and Job Creation in Eswatini

May 27, 2023
Standard bank leads in financing green energy projects

Standard bank leads in financing green energy projects

May 25, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

PressReleases

Jehovah’s Witnesses ‘pursuing peace’ amid rising global tensions
Press Releases

Jehovah’s Witnesses ‘pursuing peace’ amid rising global tensions

August 10, 2022

Amid global tensions that dominate public attention, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been united with millions of others around the globe for...

Read more
New Scenarios on Global Food Security based on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

New Scenarios on Global Food Security based on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

March 21, 2022
MTN donates US$25 million to the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme

AFRICA BRAND AWARDS: MTN named most helpful private sector brand during the pandemic

May 28, 2021
Close to 1 000 people to benefit in MTN, NAMBoard, SEL CSI projects

NAMBoard’s bid to improve stakeholder engagement programs

May 27, 2021

Stay Connected test

  • 13.6k Fans
  • 5.1k Subscribers

Recent News

TUCOSWA reported Eswatini for banning Trade unions gatherings

TUCOSWA reported Eswatini for banning Trade unions gatherings

May 30, 2023
Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

May 29, 2023
His Majesty King Mswati III making his remarks during the launch and sod cutting of selected business projects at Malkerns Square.

King Mswati III Prioritizes Business Protection for Economic Growth and Job Creation in Eswatini

May 27, 2023
Standard bank leads in financing green energy projects

Standard bank leads in financing green energy projects

May 25, 2023


ADVERTISEMENT
Independent News

Independent News Eswatini is a registered private media house in Eswatini established in 2007 and is based in Mbabane. We are the fastest growing weekly news publication in Eswatini that seeks to publish, investigative stories that give insight and play the watchdog media role in government politics, uncovering corruption, giving business insights, technology and economic outlook in Eswatini.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

Recent News

TUCOSWA reported Eswatini for banning Trade unions gatherings

TUCOSWA reported Eswatini for banning Trade unions gatherings

May 30, 2023
Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

Eswatini failed business effected by Political unrest

May 29, 2023
His Majesty King Mswati III making his remarks during the launch and sod cutting of selected business projects at Malkerns Square.

King Mswati III Prioritizes Business Protection for Economic Growth and Job Creation in Eswatini

May 27, 2023
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2020 Independent News - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Global Data
  • News
    • Local
    • South Africa
    • Africa
    • World
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Markets
    • Finance
    • Businesses
    • World Economy
  • Technology
  • Travel
    • Travel News
    • Hotels
    • Domestic Tourism
    • Health
    • Home and Garden
    • Motoring
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • Local
    • Upcoming Events
    • International
    • Celebrity News
    • What’s On
    • Music
    • Movies
  • Tenders
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • Legend Corner
    • International Sports
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Tennis
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Golf

© 2020 Independent News - All Rights Reserved

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Fill the forms bellow to register

*By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In