MALINDZA: The Minister of Home Affairs Her Royal Highness Princess Tsandzile has commended Government for approving E6.5 million to rehabilitate the Malindza Refugee Reception Centre.
Speaking during her visit to the centre, the Minister noted that the previous reception centre had deteriorated due to old housing structures.
Government will provide more at least US$60 million (E600 000 000) towards the overall financing of the LUSIP phase 2 project.
This was announced by the Hon. Prime Minister Dr Sibusiso Dlamini at the LUSIP II extension donor conference held at the Royal Swazi Sun Convention Centre.Phase 1 LUSIP is currently benefitting 20 000 individuals.
The Prime Minister Dr Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini has encouraged the youth to venture into business early and never be put off by having limited amounts of financial resources.
The Prime Minister was speaking at the 2014 Junior Achievement Expo held at the University of Swaziland Sports Emporium. The winner of the expo was Siteki Nazarene High School.
Government has given the Ministry of Education and Training a directive to accelerate training for all teachers in special schools as a means to combat discrimination of learners with special needs.
The Minister for Education and Training Dr Phineas Magagula says the key element to combat discrimination is promoting inclusive education and equality for all learners with special needs and disabilities, including deaf learners.
The Hon. Prime Minister Dr Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini has assured Editors that Government continues to prioritise poverty reduction and service delivery in all engagements.
He was responding to Editors' questions during the monthly Editors Forum breakfast meeting with the Prime Minister held at Sibane Hotel.