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BREAD PRICE HIKE LOOMING
MBABANE – As of Tuesday, consumers may pay 70 cents more for bread if the wishes of the Bakers Association are granted.
The Bakers Association yesterday
PAC: PAY FIREFIGHTERS OVERTIME
MBABANE – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to pay firefighters their overtime claims, in accordance with...ASSESSMENT FORMS: SNAT, GOVT CLASH
MBABANE – Battle lines have been drawn between government and the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) over assessment forms for teachers. These forms are...E1M STOLEN IN INDUSTRIAL SITE BREAK-IN
MBABANE – Robbers robbed Gil Vicente E1 million in cash. The robbers, according to sources, broke into Gil Vicente Import and Export at the Matsapha Industrial...KING URGES EU, UK ENVOYS TO EMBRACE ‘NKWE’
LOZITHA – King Mswati III has expressed Eswatini’s rapid progress, likening it to a ‘bee under the Nkwe spirit’, to EU Ambassador Karsten Mecklenburg and...AS RUNNERS GEAR UP TO PUSH THEIR LIMITS, IT’S ... OVER E750K FOR IMBUBE MARATHON
EZULWINI – The seventh edition of the Imbube Marathon, organised by the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF), has witnessed a significant increase in its sponsorship...’LANDERS, ‘BUCS’ STARS OUT OF ‘Y’ELLO’ SUNDAY
MBABANE - As crucial matches loom on Sunday, both Mbabane Highlanders and Moneni Pirates have encountered significant setbacks with the suspension of one key player...ESWATINI AMONG 12 WITHOUT CAF-APPROVED STADIUM
MBABANE – As the CAF continues making strides in ensuring that every nation possesses at least one quality stadium, Eswatini remains without a compliant facility....NOBUHLE KEEPS LEADERS IN SIGHT
MBABANE – Eswatini ace golfer Nobuhle Dlamini is playing catch-up after round one out of four in the lucrative Investec SA Open. The Lobamba-born golfer is...WOE UNTO TEACHERS WHO FIELDED BOGUS ATHLETES
MBABANE – Head teachers and sports teachers implicated in fielding ineligible players during school sports competitions face severe disciplinary action. This is as per a stern...INCREASED OLYMPICS CHANCE FOR ESWATINI
MBABANE - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved a proposal allowing 16 women and 12 men’s teams to compete in the Olympic football tournaments. This...PM PRAISES MTN BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL
MBABANE – Prime Minister (PM) Russell Mmiso Dlamini praised the festival’s efforts during the official launch which was held at House on Fire last week....‘THERAPY SESSIONS PODCAST’ FEATURES INSPIRING ESWATINI CREATOR
MBABANE - The engaging sixth instalment of ‘Therapy Sessions Podacst’ featured the talented Banele WJLM as their guest. In the episode, the two are exploring the...GOVT SEEKS OVER E1.7BN FOR CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
MBABANE - Eswatini is taking a bold step towards a cleaner and more energy-efficient future, with government seeking to secure over E1.7 billion (equivalent to...MARKET SLIGHTLY EASES IN MARCH
MBABANE - The Eswatini Stock Exchange (ESE) ended March 2025 with a small drop in overall value, but trading activity picked up compared to the...YOUTH CRIME, UNEMPLOYMENT: HOW GOVT CAN HELP
In recent years, an alarming rise in youth-related crimes has captured the attention of communities across the nation. There are certain communities such as Mbikwakhe...IMPORTANCE OF SAYING SORRY
Sir,Apologising is an essential part of maintaining a healthy, strong and resilient relationship or marriage. It serves as a bridge to healing, restoring trust and...CELEBRATING HIS MAJESTY KING MSWATI III’S 57TH BIRTHDAY
Sir,As April 25, 2025 approaches, the Kingdom of Eswatini prepares to celebrate more than just the 57th birthday of His Majesty King Mswati III; it...'MAMKHIZE' FUELS M. PIRATES LINK
(At Somhlolo National Stadium) LOBAMBA – Flamboyant South African businesswoman Shawn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize has ignited speculation about a potential association with Moneni Pirates, hinting at ongoing...'THIKITHI' TRANSPORTS LEOPARD TO GLORY
(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Leopard.....(0)1‘Thikithi’ 52nd Pirates....(0)0 LOBAMBA – The Somhlolo National Stadium, a cauldron of fervent passion, witnessed a footballing spectacle of epic proportions. Royal Leopard clawed their way...MTN BUSHFIRE FIREFLY TOP 10 UNVEILED
MBABANE – The top 10 contenders vying for a chance to perform at this year’s MTN Bushfire Firefly were announced on Friday. This announcement took place...MTN MAINTAINS E5m BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL SPONSOR
MBABANE - Eswatini MTN has maintained their E5 million sponsorship for the MTN Bushfire Festival set to take place at House on Fire in Malkerns...CTM RETURNS TO ESWATINI FOLLOWING PROLONGED LEGAL BATTLE
MATSAPHA – After a lengthy legal battle, CTM has officially returned to its rightful premises in Matsapha, signalling the end of a drawn-out franchise dispute. The...CBE TO ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE
NKONYENI – The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) is set to undergo a significant transformation in its monetary policy governance framework. This comes as the bank...ROLE AND PURPOSE OF MUSICAL ART
Sir,I was watching a live talk show called the ‘Stream’ on the Al-Jazeera channel the other day. The main discussion was the topic on the...UNDERSTANDING TIMES LIKE THESE
Sir, The smartest person to survive and live happily ever after is the one who comprehends the time we are in. A time when the...IS THE CHURCH LOSING ITS SALTINESS?
I would like to direct my message to the Church. In this context, the Church is the translation of the Greek word called ekklesia which...ARE HUMAN RIGHTS REALLY UN-SWATI?
The Eswatini Constitution was once hailed by the erstwhile Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Don McKinnon, as one of the best and most progressive. I...HOW MINISTER SAVANNAH'S BUSINESS ACUMEN LANDED GOOGLE DEAL
MBABANE – Securing digital search engine, Google, was not a simple stroll in the park for the Government of Eswatini. Instead, it took government’s dedication and...THERE'S NO CABAL IN PARLY - MARWICK
MAHLANYA – Lobamba Lomdzala MP Marwick Khumalo, has dismissed allegations of a so-called ‘cabal’ within Parliament, stating that the claim lacks merit and substantiation. While he...SAMORA IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR TWO NIGHTS
MBABANE – “You are remanded in custody until there is a human heart in your attorneys.” This was said by Judge Titus Mlangeni yesterday when he...ACC INVESTIGATOR CHALLENGES PM, TASK TEAM IN COURT
MBABANE – In a rather interesting twist, a suspended officer of the ACC has rushed to court to challenge the appointment of the Inter Agency...NSINGIZINI, 'BUFFS' CLASH IN INAUGURAL E20k INGWENYAMA CUP
MBABANE – The inaugural Women’s Ingwenyama Cup final will see Nsingizini Hotspurs locking horns with Young Buffaloes for E20 000 prize and history at Somhlolo...KWANELE WINS FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON
SIPHOFANENI - 4Eva Cycling Club’s Kwanele Jele proved to be the strongest in the 90km race, finishing well ahead of second-placed Muzi Shabangu. This took place...E1.45m MAJESTIC BATTLE
MBABANE – The hour of reckoning has arrived. The Ingwenyama Cup final descends upon us, a majestic clash where E1.45 million and eternal bragging rights hang...SOUTH AFRICANS WIN LUBOMBO MARATHON
SITEKI - Two South African runners outpaced Lubombo Marathon defending champions Mancoba Nhlabatsi and Samukelisiwe Tfwala to clinch victory in the first marathon race of the...PLE SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR WITH NEW FLEET
MBABANE – The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) is gearing up for enhanced operations after reportedly securing two new vehicles. The vehicles, believed to be Toyota...FINDING YOUR VOICE: THE PERFECT AUDITION SONG
The air always crackles with anticipation and one will always be nervous whenever they are due for a vocal audition. It’s not just about hitting the...THE ESSENCE OF STYLE AND MUSIC WITH GCEBILE
Today we feature one amazing lady that has been making your favourite musicians and personalities look the part on red carpets and events. Gcebile Maseko,...TRUMP'S TARIFFS: A CALL TO EMBRACE FARMING
The recent tariff hike introduced by former US President Donald Trump is expected to have ripple effects across the global economy and Eswatini is no...PROUD OF YOU MASWATI LAMAHLE
I took a journey through Manzini market the other day and as I sat in the warm sunlight, listening to the sounds of the bustling...UPROAR AS ROADS LEVY KICKS IN TODAY
MANZINI - Government’s decision to implement the E0.40 per litre Roads Authority Levy today has ignited widespread discontent among emaSwati, prompting the National Road Transport...HOW 3 INMATES ESCAPED FROM PRISON ...
MBABANE - In a carefully planned escape, three accused persons, including one on trial for a string of armed robberies, yesterday fled Sidwashini Correctional Facility. The...EPTC’S OVER E223 000 STOLEN FROM NEDBANK
MBABANE - A significant amount of cash, totalling E223 960, has reportedly been stolen from Nedbank’s Mbabane Corporate Place Branch. According to an insider, the incident...PART OF SACU E10.4BN EXPECTED TODAY
MBABANE – In order to grow our economy, and reach the targeted growth rate and create jobs, we need to have money freely circulating in...DAD ARRESTED FOR RAPING, IMPREGNATING DAUGHTER (15)
MANZINI - A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter. The incident took place at Ludzeludze, where the...AS THEY PREPARE TO SHINE ON BIG STAGE... LETTICIA, CELUMUSA IN OVER E80K BOUNTY
MBABANE – While Eswatini may not be competing on the pitch at the TotalEnergies AFCON Under-20 finals, the nation will still have its representatives at...INGWENYAMA CUP FINAL: ONLY 4K TICKETS REMAIN
MBABANE – As the countdown to the thrilling finale of the Ingwenyama Cup heats up, fans are urged to get in the game and secure...CAMEROON DRAW ELEVATES SIHLANGU
MBABANE – The national men’s football team, Sihlangu, have made a significant leap in the FIFA rankings. This follows a fairly good performance in the recent...ST MARY’S HIGH, LOBAMBA PRIMARY SCHOOLS SHINE
MBABANE – St Mary’s High School and Lobamba National Primary School distinguished themselves in the opening round of the EFA Under-13 and Under-19 Girls’ Schools...NSIZWA CHASES HISTORIC 10TH MEDAL
MBABANE – Zithande Athletics Club (ZAC) Coach Nsizwa Thwala is poised to make history as he prepares for the ultimate test of endurance. This will be...SOMHLOLO STADIUM HANDOVER TODAY?
MBABANE – Will it meet the required standards? This is the question on many football supporters’ minds as the Somhlolo National Stadium is set to be...STANDARD BANK CHORAL SPONSORSHIP UP BY E15K
MBABANE – Standard Bank Eswatini has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the nation’s vibrant arts and culture scene by announcing a substantial E 345 000...TINYAWO FOUNDATION TO HOST ‘EMPOWERHER PICNIC AFFAIR’
MBABANE – Tinyawo Foundation will host an ‘EmpowerHer Picnic Affair’ at Silovela Green Valley on May 3. The gathering promises to be a day dedicated...ESWATINI MOVES TOWARDS STREAMLINED BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
MBABANE – Government in collaboration with the EIPA and international partners, is taking a major step towards improving the country’s business environment with the introduction...CBE OPENS DOORS FOR MORE BANKS TO ENHANCE COMPETITION
MBABANE – Eswatini’s financial sector is set for a major transformation as the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) prepares to welcome new international banks into...RECESSION HAS KICKED IN
Hard times lie ahead. VAT is set to increase by 0.5 per cent to add on to the hike in utilities, levy on fuel and...TRAGEDY OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: THE CWECWE INCIDENT
The heinous act of child sexual abuse continues to plague societies across the globe, leaving deep scars that affect victims and communities alike. This disturbing...WE’RE LOSING OUR SISWATI LANGUAGE
Madam,In each and every country there is a specific native language which they use to communicate with each other. In most cases, we conclude a...PUT BRAKES ON COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION
Madam,It is with a heavy heart and deep concern that I feel compelled to express my thoughts on the Competency- Based Education (CBE) curriculum in...NAMELESS CABAL - ESWATINI STATE CAPTURE STORY
There are times when I feel pity for our Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini. Our political system is set in such a way that he...Author info
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