Mantoe Phakathi

Communication Specialist. Writer. Passionate about agriculture, climate change, education, gender, politics, human rights or let's just say life.

[Mantoe Phakathi @MantoeP]

After many months of desktop work, today I finally went out to Lawuba in #Eswatini's Shiselweni Region to find out how the wetland benefits the community. Conserving the environment benefits people but that's often the missing link in environmental conservation campaigns.

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

It’s Day 3 & final day of #BushfireFestival2026, & our CREATE Champions are still on the ground connecting with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, corporates and financial institutions to raise awareness about the Catalyser for Renewable Energy Transition in Eswatini programme.

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

Our CREATE (Catalyser for Renewable Energy Transition in Eswatini) Champions are on the ground at the #Bushfire2026, engaging with MSMEs, corporates, financial institutions, & festivalgoers to showcase how renewable energy can drive business growth, innovation, and sustainability

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

The Catalyser for Renewable Energy Transition in Eswatini (CREATE), in partnership with @WaterfordUWCSA, brings you a solar-powered charging station to #BushfireFestival2026. CREATE is a @EswatiniGovern1 initiative, funded by @EUinEswatini & implemented by @UNDP & @CatalyzeSZ.

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

Eswatini, Mozambique and South Africa have launched a six-year, USD7.1 million GEF-funded initiative to strengthen transboundary water management across the Incomati and Maputo river basins – home to over 3.4 million people.
Read more: https://t.co/NRPxkrJleN

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

Today, stakeholders from government, private sector, civil society and communities gathered in Mbabane to launch a transformative initiative aimed at establishing a consolidated Big Five Nature Reserve across the Lubombo landscape.
Read: https://t.co/9FaPNYY61o

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

Consultancy Opportunity!

Assessment of UNDP Eswatini’s Environment Portfolio’s contribution to advancing Gender-Responsive Healthy Planet Outcomes.

Apply: https://t.co/myt953rPCz

Application deadline: 02 June 2026

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

Apply for the position of National Individual Consultant for Midterm Evaluation of the Eswatini National Development Plan.

Apply here: https://t.co/n9yktOca6Q

Deadline: 29 May 2026

[City Press @City_Press]

😢😢😢

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

UNDP Eswatini Resident Representative, Henrik Franklin, together with the CEO of the Eswatini National Trust Commission, Thulani Methula, recently conducted a learning visit to protected areas supported under the Strengthening the National Protected Areas System Project (SNPAS).

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

Small grants are creating lasting impact at Simoyini community in Eswatini’s Shiselweni Region. Supported by the @GEF_SGP, implemented by UNDP through @UNOPS, the initiative shows how local action can drive climate resilience and sustainable development.
🔗https://t.co/ahTfW92Xgs

[Mantoe Phakathi @MantoeP]

@Zwakeleg1 Very much so. Back to square one. The queues are insane and you don’t fill up for more than E500

[Mantoe Phakathi @MantoeP]

Petrol is available at Woodlands Engine. The fuel tanker has just left and the queue is moving, at least for now.

[Nithya Shri @Nithya_Shrii]

I fell in love with this quote:
No matter your age, you'll always wish you started younger, but today is the youngest you'll ever be. So start today.

[P H A Y O 😝 @PhayoMDlamini]

We actually did outstandingly well

10/10 ⭐️ for those who curated ishowspeed Eswatini 🇸🇿

[Premier League champions 25/26. @Sizwe_M1]

Sifiso did well man. Never crowded the man. Never wanted to be in every short or be in his face the whole time. He spoke when spoken to and when it was needed. Only chipped in when necessary.

Syabonga Mnguni, usebentile nkosiyami.

[The Instigator @Am_Blujay]

Eswatini 🇸🇿 that was amazing you told a story 🙏🏼

[Kgethi Phakeng, PhD(Wits); Hon DSc (UBristol) @FabAcademic]

Here’s a plug 🔌

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

As UNDP marks 60 years of advancing sustainable development globally, and 48 years of partnership in Eswatini, we celebrate a journey defined by collaboration, innovation, and national ownership from the very beginning. #UNDPat60 #Eswatini

[Nithya Shri @Nithya_Shrii]

I fell in love with this sentence:
“Forgive yourself for not knowing earlier what only time could teach.”

[UNDP Eswatini @UNDPEswatini]

Mr. @HenrikFranklin, the Resident Representative, and the UNDP Eswatini team wish all partners, stakeholders and friends a joyful festive season spent with loved ones, and a prosperous year ahead. Thank you for your continued partnership.