{"id":6339,"date":"2025-12-09T13:14:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=6339"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:14:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:14:34","slug":"minister-warns-disinformation-is-damaging-eswatinis-global-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/6339\/business\/minister-warns-disinformation-is-damaging-eswatinis-global-image\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Warns Disinformation Is Damaging Eswatini\u2019s Global Image"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">by Ncaba Ntshakala<br \/><br \/>The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has sounded a strong warning on the growing threat of disinformation, stressing that false narratives are actively harming Eswatini\u2019s international reputation.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the official opening of the Countering Disinformation and Promoting Digital Transparency workshop at Happy Valley Hotel, the Minister, represented by Minister for Public Service Mabulala Maseko, called for a national, multi-sector response to safeguard the country\u2019s image and strengthen digital resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Opening the workshop, the Minister said the presence of government officials, tech professionals, media practitioners and communications experts demonstrated the urgency of addressing misinformation in an age where damaging content spreads faster than truth.<\/p>\n<p>He extended heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Taiwan for funding and supporting the programme, noting that Taiwan\u2019s commitment to digital transparency and global cooperation continues to add value to Eswatini\u2019s institutional capacity.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that disinformation is no longer a distant or abstract challenge but a direct threat to governance, democracy, economic prospects and the social cohesion of the Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn today\u2019s interconnected world, false narratives can erode trust, sow discord, and undermine democratic processes. For Eswatini, the impact is particularly severe.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6346\" style=\"width: 1141px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6346\" src=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PAGE-3-Acting-Minister-for-Foreign-Affairs-and-International-Cooperation-Mabulala-Maseko-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1141\" height=\"654\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mabulala Maseko.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Disinformation is damaging our global image, often painting an inaccurate picture of our nation and our people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop, which runs for three days, aims to strengthen skills in identifying, analysing and countering coordinated misinformation campaigns, especially those targeting public institutions, leadership and major national programmes.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister said the Ministry is deeply aware of the growing risks and is prioritising digital literacy, critical thinking and coordinated communication as tools to protect the country from manipulation.<\/p>\n<p>He outlined three key objectives driving the workshop. First, to improve the capacity of participants to recognise and respond effectively to disinformation, whether originating locally or abroad. Second, to promote collaboration and the exchange of best practices among government, private sector and civil society.<\/p>\n<p>Third, to strengthen the country\u2019s ability to project an accurate, dignified and fair representation of Eswatini to the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe envision a future where Eswatini is recognised not only for its natural beauty and vibrant culture, but also for its commitment to truth and transparency in the digital realm,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the opening session, the Minister highlighted that digital transparency is now a global standard, and countries that fail to adapt risk being misrepresented and misunderstood on the international stage. He encouraged participants to use the workshop as a platform for innovation, partnership and constructive dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs you deliberate over the next three days, I urge you to champion media literacy, critical thinking, and robust fact-checking.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"_df_book df-lite\" id=\"6326\"  data-title=\"\" wpoptions=\"true\" thumbtype=\"\" ><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let us leave this workshop with renewed purpose and determination to ensure that the digital space becomes a force for good\u2014not division,\u201d the Minister concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"by Ncaba Ntshakala The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has sounded a strong warning on the&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,21,24,25,26],"tags":[46,55,73,49,58],"class_list":["post-6339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-africa","category-business","category-future","category-national","category-swaziland","tag-africa","tag-business","tag-eswatini","tag-human-interest","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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