SANU - Southern Africa Nazarene University

On June 8, 2026, the Executive Management Team of Southern Africa Nazarene University (SANU), led by Vice Chancellor Faith Mlotsa-Mngomezulu, conducted an official tour of Farm Edene. The farm is located at SANU’s Siteki Campus—which currently hosts the Faculty of Theology and the Department of Business Management and Entrepreneurship.

The executive delegation was guided by Mr. Norman Mavuso, Chairperson of the Farm Edene Board, and Mr. Cebo Myeza, Farm Manager, both of whom provided a comprehensive overview of the facility’s ongoing developments, operational milestones, and strategic future plans.

Agricultural operations at Farm Edene have scaled significantly, accelerated by financial and strategic support from the Eswatini Partnership, coordinated by the Bethany First Church of the Nazarene in the United States. This collaboration has enhanced the farm’s infrastructural capacity, establishing four primary commercial production streams:

1.Horticulture (High-Value Crop Production): A cornerstone of the farm’s modernization is its intensive horticulture program. Utilizing protective high tunnels, the farm specializes in the high-yield cultivation of high-value crops—specifically bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

2.Livestock Production: Current operations are successfully focused on small livestock management, specifically the rearing and breeding of goats and sheep.

3.Maize Production: The farm celebrated a highly successful agronomic cycle this season, yielding great maize harvest.

4.Beans Production: This stream serves as a key pillar in the farm’s crop rotation and diversification strategy.

Farm Edene occupies a vital role within SANU’s broader vision for transformative, holistic education. Beyond supporting Theology students and a commercial enterprise, the farm functions as a dynamic, hands-on learning laboratory that provides opportunities for students enrolled in existing programs and programs yet to be introduced. The visit reflects SANU’s continued commitment to providing experiential learning opportunities while advancing sustainability.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the companies and organizations that have opened their doors to provide valuable on-the-job training opportunities for our Business Management and Entrepreneurship students. Your willingness to mentor, guide, and expose our students to real-world business environments plays a vital role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional practice. Through your support, our students gain practical skills, industry insights, and the confidence needed to succeed in their future careers and entrepreneurial ventures. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration and creating even more opportunities for student growth and development.

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SANU Pharmacy Department Strengthens Public Health Supply Chain Learning
Through Ministry of Health Collaboration

The Department of Pharmacy at Southern Africa Nazarene University, under the Faculty of Health Sciences, hosted a highly impactful guest lecture on “Overview of Public Health Supply Chain Systems in Eswatini” in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

The session provided pharmacy students with practical insight into how medicines, vaccines, medical supplies, and other health commodities are planned, procured, stored, distributed, and delivered across the public health system. The lecture highlighted the critical message that without reliable access to health commodities, health programmes cannot succeed.

Delivered by Mr. Denis Okidi, the lecture exposed students to key areas including quantification, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, data use, financing, sustainability, and current challenges affecting public health supply chains. Students also gained an appreciation of the role played by the Ministry of Health, Central Medical Stores, health facilities, development partners, and pharmacy professionals in ensuring continuous access to essential medicines.

The engagement reinforced that pharmacy practice extends beyond dispensing. The pharmacy profession is vital to health system strengthening, medicine availability, supply chain management, and improved patient outcomes.

SANU extends its sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Health and Mr. Denis Okidi for supporting this important academic engagement. This collaboration marks another step towards strengthening preservice pharmaceutical education and preparing future pharmacy professionals who are responsive to the healthcare needs of Eswatini.

More impactful engagements are yet to come.

Southern Africa Nazarene University (SANU), in collaboration with the non-governmental organisation Beyond the Walls and His Majesty’s Correctional Services, is championing inclusive education and rehabilitation through digital skills capacitation of inmates. Inmates from Mawelawela Women’s Correctional Centre today received certificates in Basic Digital Literacy after completing an intensive eight-month training programme. This initiative aligns with His Majesty’s Correctional Services’ philosophy, which is grounded in empowerment, behavioural transformation, rehabilitation, and the successful reintegration of inmates into society.

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony was held on Thursday, 28 May 2026, at SANU and was officiated by the Honourable Minister of Education and Training, MP Owen Nxumalo. Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister emphasised that education and skills development remain critical tools in preparing inmates for successful reintegration into society upon completion of their sentences, enabling them to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. “Education must reach everyone because it has the power to transform lives and create new opportunities,” said the Minister.

Also in attendance were the Vice Chancellor of SANU, Dr. Faith Mlotsa-Mngomezulu; the representative of the General Commissioner of His Majesty’s Correctional Services, Deputy Commissioner General, Bongani Khumalo; officials from His Majesty’s Correctional Services; the Founding Director of Beyond the Walls and beneficiary of the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship, Mr. Sabelo Mlangeni; Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Eswatini; members of SANU Management and church leaders.

Representing the Commissioner General of His Majesty’s Correctional Services, Deputy Commissioner General Bongani Khumalo commended the initiative for strengthening rehabilitation and skills development within correctional facilities.

Also speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of SANU emphasised the University’s commitment to advancing inclusive and transformative education, strengthening community engagement, and fostering partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for all members of society. She further emphasised the importance of integrating skills development into academic curricula to prepare graduates for the demands of the modern workplace and the rapidly evolving digital world.

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We extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends following the passing of Ms. Rejoice Nkambule, Deputy Director of Health Services. Her service and contribution to the health sector will be fondly remembered.

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