ESWATINI NATIONAL DARTS ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Eswatini National Darts Association (ENDA) is the official governing body for darts in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Headquartered in Mbabane, we oversee all forms of darts nationwide, including the national league, youth development programs, and international competition preparation.
ENDA has established one of the most stable and successful sporting partnerships in Eswatini, with Eswatini Royal Insurance Corporation (ESRIC) sponsoring the national darts league continuously since 2010. What began as a modest E10,000 sponsorship has grown to over E150,000 for the 2026 season, reflecting our consistent growth and professional management.
ESRIC General Manager Zama Ngcobo: "I remember a time when darts were not considered a sport, but today it is one of the most played and fastest-developing. As sponsors, we are encouraged by the performances of players at both national and regional level."
🏆 Recent Achievements
AUSC Region V Darts Confederation Youth Games (March 2026, Zimbabwe)
Under-15 Boys Team – GOLD MEDAL
- Team Members: Misasive Gamedze, Banele Matse, Khetselo Mntjali, Mehluli Mkhonta
- First-round result: Defeated Zimbabwe 12-4
Under-15 Girls Team – GOLD MEDAL
- Team Members: Temnotfo Ndzingane, Siphosethu Anderson, Senzelwe Fakudze, Neliswa Fakudze
- First-round result: Defeated Zimbabwe 9-7
Prize Money: Each gold medal earns E20,000 according to the local podium incentive policy.
ESRIC Darts League 2025 Champions
- Scorpions Darts Club – Maiden league title, dethroning former champions Malkerns Darts Club
Zone VI Games (Zimbabwe) – Youth Squad
- 3 Gold Medals and 6 Bronze Medals
- Funded by E40,000 contribution from Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council (ESRC)
Podium Finishes Record
- Podium finishes in all regional games, demonstrating growing competitiveness
🏅 Featured Players
| Player | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Temnotfo Ndzingane | Under-15 Girls Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
| Siphosethu Anderson | Under-15 Girls Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
| Senzelwe Fakudze | Under-15 Girls Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
| Neliswa Fakudze | Under-15 Girls Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
| Misasive Gamedze | Under-15 Boys Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
| Banele Matse | Under-15 Boys Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
| Khetselo Mntjali | Under-15 Boys Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
| Mehluli Mkhonta | Under-15 Boys Team – Gold Medal (2026) |
🌱 Development Initiatives
Three-Pillar Funding Strategy
ENDA's sponsorship with ESRIC is built on three core pillars:
- Schools Programme – Taking the sport to schools, allowing pupils to compete regionally
- National League – The premier ESRIC-sponsored darts league
- Governance & Administration – Improving association management and structures
Women's Darts Development
- Introduction of more women into the sport
- Formation of the first-ever all-ladies team in Eswatini
- Ongoing focus on encouraging women to play
Youth Development
- Under-25 National Team – Bronze medal in Namibia
- Recent gold medal success at AUSC Region V Youth Games
- Strong youth pipeline demonstrated by international results
🏆 Affiliated Clubs
- • Scorpions Darts Club (2025 League Champions)
- • Elangeni Vipers Darts Club
- • Green Arrows
- • Green Spears Darts Team
- • Umlilo Darts Team
🤝 Partners & Sponsors
- • Eswatini Royal Insurance Corporation (ESRIC) – Main sponsor since 2010 (E150,000+ for 2026)
- • Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council (ESRC) – E40,000 for Zone VI Games; ongoing support
- • Boab Investments – Additional sponsor
- • Theo Brands – Additional sponsor
📈 Recognition & Growth
- • Nominated in almost all categories at the National Sports Awards
- • Described as "one of the fastest growing sports in the kingdom" by ESRC
- • Partnership with ESRIC extending to 16 years in 2026
- • Commended for maintaining a healthy sponsor relationship – a model for other associations
📞 For queries / more info: 📱 +268 78225072 | 📧 dartseswatini@gmail.com
