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Deputy Commissioner HMCS house at Thembelihle caught fire.   |   His Majesty King Mswati III inspects Lusekwane before it was delivered inside Ludzidzini Cattle Byre   |   After a water rafting experience, American streamer IShowSpeed was treated to a warm dose of local creativity   |   IShowspeed in Eswatini   |   Mali’s bizarre AFCON run continues.   |   Motshane murder: Woman killed, allegedly by husband. Police investigating.   |   The first-ever Eswatini Primary School Assessment has produced its top achievers.   |   Minister of Education and Training, Owen Nxumalo, has announced a major shift in how Grade 7 assessments are viewed and used.   |   Pick n Pay Siteki officially opens today. Click here for more   |   Team Eswatini has made a blistering start in Luanda, Angola, clinching two silver medals and one bronze in taekwondo poomsae.   |   IDCE put money where its mandate is yesterday, declaring dividends for the year ended June 30, 2025, a move that signals steady performance and accountability in a space many watch closely.   |   Madlenya’s attacking midfielder, Thobelani Gamedze, has been crowned MulaSport NFD Player of the Month of November   |   The Chief Justice is admitting 18 candidate attorneys who completed their studies in 2024 into the High Court. Click for more   |   orld AIDS Day reminds us of one thing: we’re still living   |   Minister Prince Lonkhokhela, is leading senior officials on an inspection of the E5.2bn Strategic Fuel Reserve Facility   |   The woman at the centre of the alleged E131k ‘boat cruise’ scheme, has arrived at the Manzini Magistrate court for her maiden appearance. Click for more   |   Government Spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo bid fails   |   What started as a parent trying to settle pre-school fees has now landed two teachers in court and the bill is a shocking E217 000.   |   The goat-smuggling saga just keeps getting wilder.   |   Barely weeks after one teacher was convicted for kissing a pupil, another, a 54-year-old from Ejubukweni High, has been arrested for allegedly touching a 16-year-old pupil’s breast.   |   The fire that tore through Mankayane Government Hospital last night has left the facility temporarily out of action.   |   Ubombo Sugar Limited is today signing a landmark Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that sets in motion a E1.5 billion cogeneration expansion project, one of the country’s biggest private-sector energy investments. Click for more   |   Two Eswatini under-15 stars shine in CAF African Schools Championships/COSAFA Qualifiers Best XI! Captain Sisekelo Shongwe and Anele Dlamini make the cut!   |   Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Dr Phil Mnisi has today presented the 2025 Financial Stability Review, revealing that the kingdom’s financial system remains moderately resilient despite global uncertainty.   |   Ndzingeni Inkhundla didn’t escape Tuesday’s furious storm   |   The Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force has announced a major shuffle in its communications wing   |   Relief has finally reached the evicted families of Mbondzela, and this time, it’s coming with brick and mortar   |   The Minister for Finance Neal Rijkenberg has announced that government will not issue early December salaries this year   |   NGONINI FC STRIKES GOLD: Big cheers for Ngonini FC!   |   Public Health Inspectors from the Mbabane Municipality made a morning stop at the city today, doing what they do best: rescuing us from expired tins and suspicious-looking snacks lurking on the shelves   |   MTN Eswatini has rolled out a fresh business innovation at its End-of-Year Business Luncheon, drawing in companies from across the country. Click for more   |   Shiselweni Serious Crimes Unit is looking for Khundu Matsebula (55) of Mpini, a suspect in a murder case that has shaken the Ngudzeni (Tidulini) community.   |   he Manzini Police are on the hunt for Thandeka Mamba (33) of Mangwaneni, Mbabane, wanted over a case of theft by false pretence. Click her for more   |   The Kingdom of Eswatini is alive with energy as it hosts the 44th AAPAM Round Table Conference.   |   MTN brought together SMEs and big corporates to unpack one big question: how do you actually use AI to work smarter today?   |   BUFE is back with the second session of its Tax Indaba at the Theatre Club, giving businesses the tools, clarity, and confidence they need to meet their tax obligations   |   Today marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and One Billion Rising Eswatini hit the ground running.   |   KEAS is hosting its Annual Research Conference at The George Hotel, exploring how science can drive Eswatini’s development agenda.   |   The rains aren’t letting up, and neither is the danger on our roads. The Royal Eswatini Police Service is urging motorists to take it slow   |   Today, the University of Eswatini celebrated World Television Day for the very first time, marking a historic moment as the campus welcomed the nation’s TV stations.   |   The National Commissioner of Police’s reward, that was announced after the kidnapping and murder of eight-year-old Tifezile Gwebu of Jericho, has now found its rightful claimant: the community member who captured the wanted suspect, Michael Hlatjwako.   |   Michael Hlatshwako (30), the man accused of abducting and killing eight-year-old Tifezile Gwebu has made his first appearance before the Shiselweni Magistrates Court.   |   The Construction Industry Council and the Eswatini Standards Authority have today signed a landmark MoU, paving the way for stronger collaboration and tougher compliance across the sector. Click for more   |   With all the waiting and preparations, it is now official, the Boxer Store will not open today.   |   Shoppers arrived as early as 6am… but the doors stayed shut. Mbabane Boxer Store’s opening has been delayed   |   A 35-year-old maid, Nomphumelelo Dlamini from Kakhoza has allegedly turned a humble cleaning job into a high-stakes embezzlement operation, disappearing with a jaw-dropping E100 000 in cash from her employer at Liqhaga Flats in Manzini   |   Moments after hearing he would serve five years behind bars, without the option of a fine, Pastor Bongi Phiri collapsed. Click for more   |   VIVA Beverages has just sealed a partnership with the Manzini Regional Football Association. Click for more   |   The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has officially wrapped up its Contract Management Training for Project Owners   |   SNAT rolled out its ‘Go Public, Fund Education’ campaign. Click for more   |   Diabetes now accounts for a growing share of the world’s health burden. Click for more   |   An accident at Baha’i on the Malagwane Hill is slowing traffic   |   Prosecutor Bongani Cedric Ngwenya (57) makes his first court appearance   |   Slay-Caps and Gowns, it’s graduation day! The sun is out at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre. Click here for more   |   Representatives from different faith groups have arrived for submissions at the ongoing stakeholder meeting   |   entrepreneurs, policymakers and business support institutions will gather to chart the future of Eswatini’s MSMEs   |   Prime Minister Russell Dlamini officially opened a workshop for the PMO Parliament Portfolio Committee on the Police Regulations 2025   |   The Minister for Home Affairs has assured faith leaders that government isn’t trying to police belief   |  
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