The livelihood of about 40 farmers of rural Mpatheni, under Kontshingila Chiefdom in the Shiselweni Region in the small Kingdom of Swaziland, is largely dependent on growing vegetables for both commercial and subsistence purposes. “Vegetable farming is our life. We are grateful to have received assistance which will go a long way in improving our lives,” one of the farmers, Patricia Mazibuko said.

Climate change is a global challenge and needs global solutions which begin with local actions.   Like other developing countries, Swaziland has prioritised climate change adaptation to ensure coping of communities against vulnerabilities in the water sector. One of these is water scarcity in most rural schools in the...

Swaziland’s commemoration of World Environment Day this year focused on raising awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions in the country.  In 2000, it was estimated that Swaziland generated 19.8 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions. This is reflected in the 2012 Second National...

Swaziland in pursuit of an ozone friendly Nation through new conversion technology

In September 2012 Swaziland ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Convention seeks to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities including the promotion of respect for their inherent dignity....

As a child, Thembi Hlatshwako knew how to crush marula seeds for fun with her friends and other village children. It was part of her childhood hobbies because marula seeds were plentiful in her neighbourhood. So in her 40s, as a married mother of seven, and needing to make ends meet, crushing marula seeds for...