Eswatini TV

Eswatini TV stands as a landmark television studio and the proud national broadcaster of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Perched on Hospital Hill in Mbabane, this facility serves as the creative and technical nerve center for the country's public television service, bringing news, entertainment, and educational content to viewers across the Hhohho District and beyond. The studio complex is well known for its commanding location, offering a panoramic vista that stretches over the Ezulwini Valley toward Mlilwane – a view as inspiring as the programming it delivers.

Operating around the clock, Eswatini TV is a hub of continuous activity where dedicated journalists, engineers, and production staff work to tell the nation's stories. The facility is equipped with advanced broadcast technology, including acclaimed Avid editing systems that ensure content meets high production standards. While the studio is not generally a venue for unannounced visits, as it is a professional filming site, the team extends a warm welcome to scheduled broadcasts and productions, reflecting the friendly and professional culture noted by visitors.

What We Offer

The studio provides a comprehensive set of television production and broadcasting services designed to inform, educate, and entertain. The core offering is the broadcast of Eswatini TV, the national channel featuring local news, current affairs, drama, music, and children's programming. Viewers can access this content through a network of digital decoders, which provide a clear picture, or via DSTV, using the Swazi TV subscription package for wider satellite reach.

Professional Production Facilities

Eswatini TV houses high-end production suites ideal for filming television shows, interviews, and special reports. The technical infrastructure supports multi-camera setups and advanced post-production workflows, making it a key resource for the local media industry. Productions that require scenic backdrops can even utilize the hilltop property, with its distinctive capital-city panorama.

• National television channel broadcasting
• On-location and in-studio filming
• Post-production with Avid editing systems
• Live news and event coverage
• Educational and cultural content creation

Why Viewers Choose Eswatini TV

Audiences tune in because Eswatini TV is the definitive source for local news that directly impacts communities in Mbabane, Manzini, and rural areas. The newsroom's reporters are recognized for their approachable nature and commitment to accuracy, building a strong trust with the public. Beyond news, the channel is cherished for its role in preserving and promoting Swazi culture through music, dance, and traditional storytelling, offering a viewing experience that is both familiar and deeply resonant.

The broadcaster's investment in going digital ensures that programming is accessible on modern devices alongside traditional television sets. The shift to a digital decoder system marked a significant upgrade in signal quality, providing a more stable and vibrant picture. For families, the station offers reliable, values-based entertainment that can be enjoyed together, free of the content concerns that might arise with purely commercial channels. The institution itself has become a point of national pride, a place where the country’s narrative is shaped and shared.

Serving Mbabane & Hhohho District

With its headquarters and primary studio situated in the nation's administrative capital, Mbabane, Eswatini TV is deeply embedded in the daily life of the Hhohho District. The station's presence at the top of Hospital Hill puts it in close proximity to government offices, making it a natural center for political reporting and official communication. Its broadcasts cover municipal developments, school events, and health alerts across the district's urban and peri-urban neighborhoods.

The station's reach extends far beyond the city limits, using transmission infrastructure in the Hhohho mountains to beam content to even the most distant homesteads. Whether covering the Umhlanga Reed Dance or a local business opening in Ezulwini, Eswatini TV serves as the connective tissue linking the entire district and reinforcing a shared regional identity.

Technology & Viewing Experience

A modern viewing experience starts with the right equipment, and Eswatini TV has made significant strides in upgrading its transmission technology. The move to digital broadcasting requires homes to use a digital decoder, which unlocks access to the channel with superior picture quality and sound. This decoder can be paired with any standard television set, making the transition affordable and straightforward. For those who prefer to integrate the channel into their existing pay-TV lineup, the DSTV Swazi subscription provides a seamless option, bundling the national broadcaster with a selection of other stations.

• Digital Decoder: Required to receive the free-to-air Eswatini TV signal with enhanced clarity.
• DSTV Swazi Subscription: An alternative for satellite TV subscribers who want the channel as part of a wider entertainment package.
• Avid Post-Production: The studio's editing suites utilize industry-standard Avid technology, ensuring sharp, well-paced final content.

Visitors to the facility often comment on the impressive technical setup, a testament to the engineering team that maintains the broadcast chain from camera lens to living-room screen. This focus on technology ensures that Eswatini TV’s signal, whether aerial or satellite, remains reliable and ready to inform the nation 24 hours a day.

Visitor Information & Studio Access

Eswatini TV is primarily a working broadcast facility, not a general tourist attraction. However, it can be accessed for official business and scheduled filming projects. The gates are open around the clock, reflecting the 24-hour news cycle, and reaching the studio is straightforward. Located at M47V+MF in Mbabane, the site’s landmark status on Hospital Hill makes it easy to find. Visitors arriving by public transport, taxi, or private vehicle will find the route well-travelled and the arrival view unforgettable, with the Ezulwini Valley stretching out below.

When planning a meeting or a scheduled shoot, it is best to call +268 2411 9600 in advance. This allows the friendly staff to prepare for your arrival and ensure that a journalist or technical contact is available to assist. While casual walk-in tours are not part of daily operations, the station's public engagement often happens through community roadshows and live broadcasts from key national events, taking the studio experience out to the people.

Commitment to National Broadcasting

As the state television broadcaster, Eswatini TV carries a unique mandate to deliver credible news, public service announcements, and culturally significant programming. The organization operates with a sense of duty that is clear in every broadcast. Its journalists are trained to handle sensitive national topics with professionalism, while the production teams create shows that celebrate the country's heritage. This commitment has solidified the station's reputation not just as a media house, but as a trusted public institution at the heart of Eswatini’s civic life.

The station also plays a critical role during emergencies, using its around-the-clock operations to distribute vital information on health crises, weather warnings, and security updates. By maintaining a constant state of readiness and a close relationship with government services, Eswatini TV ensures that its studio is a beacon of reliable information whenever the community needs it most. The combination of a dedicated team, advanced technology, and an unwavering public-service mission makes this television studio an irreplaceable asset for the entire nation.