YALI RLC SA Eswatini Alumni Chapter

02/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 271 graduates from Online Cohort 22! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, perseverance, and success. The future you are shaping for Africa is inspiring.

02/04/2026

🎓✨ CELEBRATING A NEW WAVE OF AFRICAN LEADERS ✨🎓

Today, we honour 271 outstanding graduates of Online Cohort 22 — a powerful network of leaders rising from across the SADC region, with Eswatini proudly standing tall among them 🇸🇿

Your journey reflects courage, resilience, and a deep commitment to transforming communities. You are not just graduates, but champions of change, shaping a future driven by innovation, unity, and sustainable development.

As the Eswatini Chapter, we take immense pride in celebrating leaders from SADC, particularly our own — who continue to represent excellence and purpose on a regional stage.
YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa

Congratulations, Cohort 22 — Africa’s future is in capable hands! 🌍🔥

🎉 Congratulations to our 271 graduates from Online Cohort 22! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, perseverance, and success. The future you are shaping for Africa is inspiring.

02/04/2026

RLC ESWATINI | ALUM OF THE WEEK 🌟

This week, we proudly celebrate Samkeliso, a passionate changemaker whose journey is rooted in a deep commitment to fighting food insecurity and uplifting rural communities in Eswatini. 🌱🇸🇿

A graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and BioSystems Engineering from the University of Eswatini, Samkeliso’s purpose was clear from a young age. Unlike many children who dreamt of becoming doctors, pilots, or engineers, his dream was simple yet powerful: to help his community produce enough food to feed their families.

His journey was not without challenges. For seventeen years, he balanced school with early mornings spent walking over a kilometer to plough and w**d maize fields—sometimes arriving late to class. These experiences shaped his determination to find lasting solutions to food scarcity in his rural community.

Driven by this purpose, Samkeliso pursued agriculture at university to equip himself with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact. In 2018, after graduating, he was selected to join the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa under the Business and Entrepreneurship Development track, where he gained valuable skills in entrepreneurship and business management.

Today, Samkeliso is putting his vision into action. He has established a poultry project in his community, producing eggs and selling them at affordable prices. His initiative is not only improving access to nutritious food but also contributing to local economic empowerment.

Samkeliso’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and leadership in action—proving that one person’s dream can spark transformation across an entire community.

👏 Join us in celebrating his inspiring contribution to food security, entrepreneurship, and community development in Eswatini.

23/03/2026

🌟 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: TEMAVE MUNDE LEADS WITH PURPOSE 🌱

Temave Munde stands out as a shining example of youth leadership, innovation, and community impact in the Kingdom of Eswatini. As a dynamic entrepreneur and passionate changemaker, she continues to inspire a new generation to rise, create, and lead with purpose.

As Co-Founder and Director of Pop Farm Property Limited Teavee Temave Munde is making meaningful strides in sustainable agriculture. Her work in vegetable production not only contributes to food security but also promotes environmentally conscious farming practices that support long-term community development and economic resilience.

Her passion extends far beyond business. As a dedicated Social Mentor, Temave invests her time and energy into empowering young people with the tools, mindset, and confidence needed to succeed. In 2020, she founded the Fonteyn Youth Savings Association—an impactful initiative designed to encourage a culture of saving among youth while providing access to small loans to kickstart entrepreneurial ventures. Through this platform, many young people are finding pathways out of unemployment and into self-sufficiency.

Temave’s leadership journey also includes serving as Vice Chairperson of the Mbabane Chapter of the Eswatini Youth Chamber of Commerce, where she played a vital role in advocating for youth participation in business and leadership spaces.

A proud graduate of The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA), where she specialized in Leadership in Business and Entrepreneurship, Temave has further strengthened her capacity to lead and influence positive change.

Through her work, Temave Munde continues to champion youth empowerment, agricultural development, and sustainable economic growth. Her story is one of vision, resilience, and impact—truly deserving of this week’s Alumni Spotlight

11/03/2026

RLC Eswatini | Alum of the Week

This week, we proudly celebrate Meluleki Simelane, a visionary sports leader whose dedication is helping shape the future of swimming in Eswatini and inspiring young people through the power of sport. 🏊‍♂️🇸🇿

Meluleki serves as a Technical Official under World Aquatics, where he contributes to raising officiating standards and strengthening the development of competitive swimming in the country. His commitment to excellence goes even further as he actively works on developing a technical officials curriculum for swimming in Eswatini, an initiative aimed at professionalising the sport and building a sustainable pipeline of qualified officials.

Driven by a passion for youth development and water safety, Meluleki is the founder and owner of Pelicans Swimming Club. Through the club, he provides swimming lessons and training opportunities for swimmers of all ages and abilities. His work is opening doors for young athletes, promoting water safety, and ensuring that more communities gain access to the life-saving and life-changing skill of swimming.

Beyond the pool, Meluleki also serves as the Public Relations Officer of Moneni Pirates, where he plays a vital role in strengthening communication, building supporter engagement, and elevating the club's public image.

As an alumnus of the Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa under the Young African Leaders Initiative, Meluleki continues to demonstrate what leadership in action truly means — using sport as a powerful platform for youth empowerment, community development, and national impact.

His journey is a powerful reminder that leadership, passion, and service can transform communities and inspire the next generation of champions.

Join us in celebrating his remarkable commitment to sport development, youth empowerment, and community transformation in Eswatini. 👏





YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa

08/03/2026

🌟 RLC-SA Eswatini Alumni – Let’s Shine Across the Region! 🌟

The Eswatini Alumni Chapter is proudly bidding to host the prestigious RLC-SA Alumni Exhibition 2026 – an exclusive opportunity to showcase our impact, celebrate achievements, and connect with regional leaders!

Only 4 exhibitions will be held across all Chapters this year, so your involvement is essential.

✅ Calling all RLC-SA Eswatini Alumni Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Founders:

We are compiling a list of alumni led ventures ready to exhibit at the regional expo. Securing a stall gives your business or project unmatched visibility to the Southern Africa alumni network.

📝 Submit your Expression of Interest & venture details here:
👉 https://forms.gle/ViGcC9pq4MXzV2K58

⏰ Deadline: 13 March 2026

Let’s show the region why Eswatini alumni are a force to be reckoned with! 💪

📞 For more information, contact:

Sandile Nxumalo
📧 [email protected]
📞 +268 7678 0352 / +268 7978 0351

Siphiwo Lushaba
📧 [email protected]
📞 +268 7863 1901 / +268 7993 1901

16/02/2026

We’re hosting an online Information Session this Wednesday! 🌍
Learn more about our sector programmes: Education Changemakers and Youth in African Power.

This session will provide details about the programme and what participants can expect. If you are working in the education or energy sector and are ready to apply, we encourage you to attend.

The information session details:
📅 Date: 18 Feb 2026
⏲️ Time: 14:00
🔗 Link: https://tinyurl.com/yuka4ea8

11/02/2026

📣 Applications Now Open: Education Changemakers Online Cohort 23 Programme!

Are you working in the education space within your community or country? Apply to join a dynamic cohort of Education Changemakers and gain critical leadership skills and innovative practices to strengthen your role, initiative or project to drive meaningful impact in your sector.

📅Application deadline: 27 February 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/7SbFPWpsZ3

11/02/2026

Applications are open for the Youth in African Power Online Cohort 23 Programme!

If you are active in the 💡energy sector and committed to driving impact across your community, this opportunity is for you.

Application deadline: 27 February 2026
Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/xBfiY58Kmt

09/02/2026

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: RLC-SA ONLINE COHORT 23

The Regional Leadership Centre Southern Africa (RLC-SA) has officially launched the call for applications for Online Cohort 23. This is an exciting opportunity for emerging leaders and changemakers to strengthen their leadership skills and drive impact in their communities and beyond.

🔹 Available Programmes:
🎓 Education Changemakers – Online Cohort 1
👉 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/7SbFPWpsZ3�
🔥 Youth in Power – Online Cohort 1
👉 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/xBfiY58Kmt�
📌 Information Session (Open to All Interested Applicants)
📅 Date: 11 February 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00

💻 Join here:
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✨ If you are passionate about leadership, youth empowerment, and education transformation, this is your opportunity to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.

📣 Kindly share this call within your networks and encourage eligible candidates to apply.

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉✨

As we step into a brand-new year, the U.S. Exchange Programs Alumni Association of Eswatini wishes you renewed hope, bold dreams, and endless opportunities.

May this year inspire you to lead with purpose, serve with passion, and turn ideas into impact for our communities and nation.

Together, let’s embrace growth, collaboration, and positive change.
Make It Happen!

✨🎆 Happy New Year 🎆✨