Phila Sibiya

890 000 LEAKED STATE DOCUMENTS: SOLDIER, MAN DEMAND E230K BRIBE FROM ARCHBISHOP LUKHELE, ARRESTED

MBABANE - Police have arrested two men for reportedly attempting to extort a sum of E230 000 from Archbishop Bheki Lukhele of All Nations Church
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GOAT TERRORISES COMMUNITY, WOMAN BREAKS LEG

MBABANE – A woman was admitted to hospital after being attacked by a Boer goat on Sunday at Mdzangwini. The woman, Zanele Gwebu, said the goat...
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EX-ASSISTANT MASTER IMPLICATED IN ANOTHER ESTATE

MBABANE - As the investigation into the alleged impropriety, maladministration, and abuse of power at the Master of the High Court Office continues, the name...
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STREET MONITORING CAMERAS FOR MBABANE

MBABANE – The capital city will soon have internet protocol (IP) cameras, which will assist in monitoring and giving information on every movement within the...
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AHEAD OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS NEXT MONTH: EFA OFFERS DOMINIC CONTRACT EXTENSION

MBABANE – With just 18 days left before the national team Sihlangu return to competitive football, the Eswatini Football Association (EFA) has extended the contract...
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TENSION AS AE CRISIS UNRESOLVED

MBABANE – The much-anticipated governance meeting of Athletics Eswatini (AE) organisation held at the OlympAfrica Centre in Lobamba on Monday, failed to yield a resolution...
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‘BIRDS’ CLOSE IN ON LEOPARD

MBABANE – In the realm of league supremacy, Mbabane Swallows are bridging the league titles gap between them and Royal Leopard. Over the past two decades,...
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EX-CHIEFS GAFFER FOR SEASON REVIEW

MBABANE – “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” The above...
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‘INFLUX OF AVERAGE FOREIGNERS NOT GOOD’

MBABANE – “The standard of the sport has dropped due to the arrival of average foreign players in our league.” These were the words of former...
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BANELE’S POLICE XI IN RELEGATION PERIl

MBABABNE – Eswatini export in Banele ‘Stiga’ Ndzabandzaba’s Police XI prop up the Botswana Premier League (BPL) log standings after week 26. With four games...
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COSAFA CUP NEXT MONTH

MBABANE – Revealed! The 2024 Council of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) senior men’s championships will take place next month in South Africa. This was revealed...
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MBABANE SWALLOWS READY TO CONQUER AFRICA

MBABANE – “We are going back to Africa.” These were the words of uncrowned 2023/24 MTN Premier League champions Mbabane Swallows Public Relations Officer (PRO) Knowledge...
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30 SECONDS CHANGED MY LIFE – UNCLE WAFFLES

MBABANE - In a groundbreaking interview on the illustrious radio show, ‘Sway in the Morning’, local DJ turned international sensation, Uncle Waffles, shared her inspiring...
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DURBAN TRIP, E10K FOR LUBOMBO DANCE COMPETITION WINNERS

MBABANE – On May 18, the Lubombo Region will come alive with the spirit of Africa as it hosts the highly anticipated Lubombo Dance Competition....
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ESR MONITORING GLOBAL COAL DEMAND

MBABANE – The Eswatini Railways (ESR) says it will continue to monitor global incremental demand for coal, as it has shifted from Europe to Asian...
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‘MORE SUGAR TO BE EXPORTED TO USA’

MBABANE – The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has revealed that more sugar from Eswatini will be exported to the United States...
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SOVEREIGN DEBT IN OPEN MARKETS

TODAY I am going to discuss the concept of bonds and what it means for the Government of Eswatini to list a bond at the...
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SELFISH BONDED RELATIONS

THE world is wired selfishly, meaning every one you meet is most likely to understand things in the way that they benefit them and will...
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HEADS MUST ROLL AT HOME AFFAIRS

Sir,Taking immediate action against the high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Home Affairs is crucial due to their ministry’s ongoing inability to provide satisfactory services...
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DISAPPOINTMENT IS PRODUCT OF OUR APPOINTING

Sir, You may hear, now and again, people saying ‘I’m so disappointed with you’ or ‘please do not disappoint me’ or ‘I’m sure you will not...
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‘SIKHALI’ BEATS SADC TOP SCORERS

MBABANE - Sihlangu and Green Mamba’s Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa’s goal tally is unmatched by most scorers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The pride...
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‘BIRDS’ SET TO SEAL TITLE AT MKHUZWENI

MBABANE – The newly-constructed Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Mkhuzweni Technical Centre might witness a momentous occasion, as Mbabane Swallows chase their seventh league title. The Caleb...
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GET FOREIGN COACH FOR SIHLANGU – ‘DIGGER’

MBABANE - With the national team Sihlangu currently without a coach, former Manager Josiah ‘Digger’ Dlamini is supporting the idea of appointing a foreign mentor. The...
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HIGHLANDERS WON’T DIE IN MY HANDS – ALLY

MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders Director Chief Ally Kgomongwe says he will not let Highlanders die in his hands. The director uttered these words during the...
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FREE DRIVING SCHOOL LESSONS FOR ‘WESLIANS’

MBABANE – Motivation at its best! This is the story of Manzini Wanderers, who have forged a partnership with Power Driving School to help the side...
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ROBERT MGCINAH SHINES IN MANZINI LOL

MBABANE - Robert Mgcinah was invincible on the greens in the Manzini Leg of Lamb event. This is after he emerged as the victor with an...
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ZEE NXUMALO RECEIVES FIRST PLATINUM PLAQUE

MBABANE - Zee Nxumalo, the dynamic 21-year-old Amapiano artist, is celebrating a monumental achievement as her hit single ‘Funk 55’ achieves five time platinum status. The...
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FIRST MUSIC UNIVERSITY IN ESWATINI: SEARCH FOR SUITABLE LOCATION IN MBABANE UNDERWAY

MBABANE – Africa Ntjilo in Korea has been planning to build an Eswatini Institute of Music and Arts and establish an After-School Orchestra Music Education...
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E10M HORTICULTURE FUND UNDERUTILISED

MBABANE – Farmers and aspiring farmers are missing out on opportunities to grow their businesses, as funds that might be helping them were available and...
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WEAKENING COAL PRICES THREATEN MINING INDUSTRY

MBABANE – While the country’s authorities had given prospective miners prospecting rights for coal in a bid to boost the mining industry, it appears that these efforts...
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FINANCIAL REGULATION INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

I make reference to the ongoing spat between Ecsponent and investors trying to recoup approximately E334million which disappeared without a trace. This is very unfortunate,...
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LET’S GO BACK TO WORKING FROM HOME

COVID-19  has done many things, but one of the most striking things it has done to date is challenge the system as far as work...
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‘INTERPRETING BIBLE WRONGLY’?

Sir,Being a Christian who is learning about the Bible, I believe there can be better answers to your questions and suspicions, as you call them....
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FISCAL CHALLENGES DECAPITATING OTHER SECTORS

Sir,  It is clear that our economy is coming undone and this is very unfortunate because it is happening right in hands of the 20 or...
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