Ncengencenge Dlamini

Ncengencenge Dlamini (born 22 July 1970) is a Swazi politician and princess.

She was born on 22 July 1970 and is a daughter of King Sobhuza II (1899-1982), who had 210 children by his 70 wives.[1][2] She is a younger sister of King Mswati III (born 1968), who succeeded his father in 1986 after a regency during his minority.[2]

She was appointed to the Liqoqo, Eswatini's traditional council, in 2010 for five years, and again in 2018.[2] She serves as a member of the Senate of Eswatini from 2023 to 2028, appointed by the king.[3]

She is chair of the Senate's ICT Portfolio Committee, and in October 2025 spoke on the importance of increasing investment in ICT to support the country's development, at an international meeting held by government and educational bodies.[4] In February 2026 she addressed the Logos Nation Church’s International Business Seminar in Harare, Zimbabwe.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Patricks, Richard M. (July 2000). "Swazi Culture: Succession In Swazi Kingship". Swaziland National Trust Commission. Archived from the original on 25 July 2001. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "HRH Princess Ncengencenge Dlamini celebrate her birthday". African Royalties. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Senators 2023 — 2028 :: Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini". parliament.gov.sz. Archived from the original on 10 February 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Princess Ncengencenge Advocates for ICT in Education". Eswatini. 23 October 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Munhundarima, Tendai (2 February 2026). "Princess Ncengencenge of Eswatini graces International Business Seminar". NewsDay. Retrieved 3 April 2026.