Lozitha – King Mswati III has called on emaSwati to work harder towards achieving food security, declaring that no citizen should go without food.
The King made the remarks during the dispersing of the regiments at Ngabezweni Royal Residence, following the completion of harvest-related activities. Addressing members of the regiments and community members gathered at the royal residence, His Majesty praised their efforts in promoting agriculture and preserving cultural traditions that have sustained the nation for generations.
His Majesty commended the regiments for the work they had undertaken, describing their contribution as notable and beneficial to the country’s development, saying the success of the harvest demonstrated the importance of hard work, unity and commitment. 
The King noted that the rains that fell during the agricultural activities were a positive sign, saying the rainfall showed that the work being done was receiving blessings from above.
“He said the rainfall showed that what they were doing was good and further demonstrated that God in Heaven and emadloti were pleased with the efforts made by the nation,” the King said.
His Majesty expressed confidence that Eswatini could achieve self-sufficiency in food production and eventually produce enough surplus to assist neighbouring countries.
“We should strive to ensure that Eswatini has enough food for its people and reaches a point where it can also help feed other countries,” the King said.
He stressed that while food processing industries were important for economic growth, agriculture remained the foundation upon which food security depended, adding that the time was coming when every type of food required by emaSwati would be available within the country.
“What is important is that we continue working hard so that there is more food available. There should be no hungry liSwati. Every citizen deserves access to food, including vulnerable members of society such as orphans,” he said.
His Majesty also spoke about compassion and mutual support as core values of Swati culture, encouraging communities to continue helping those in need. The King said in Eswatini culture, it was a norm to feed someone who did not have anything to eat.
“In our culture, when we see someone in need, we assist them. Even a small contribution can help another person. That spirit of caring for one another must continue,” he said.
The King reflected on the role of culture in strengthening communities, noting that traditional practices such as the regiments had grown stronger each year and had become deeply rooted in the lives of many emaSwati, saying the traditional practice was part of “our blood.”
He said gatherings involving the regiments created opportunities for people to communicate, support one another and strengthen social cohesion.
“When people come together, they help each other. The pain of one person becomes the pain of another, and the joy of one becomes shared by all. That is where life is found,” he said.
The King thanked the regiments for their dedication and urged them to preserve the values and traditions they had inherited for future generations.
“A good thing must continue. Just as you found these traditions from those who came before you, your great-grandchildren should also find them and continue them,” he said.
As the regiments dispersed to their respective regions, His Majesty expressed optimism that future harvests would be even more successful, recalling that in the past, when there were no concerns about the spread of disease, people would even share a piece of meat so that every person could have a bite.
Prince Mcwasho joined the regiments in dance during the dispersing ceremony.
